The Little Chippy food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Ribble
The Little Chippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 0 Centurion Way, Farington, Lancashire, PR26 6TT
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Little Chippy among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ← The Little Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Little Chippy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Little Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| CH33KY MONK3YS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cheggs Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bubbles and Bopa - Leyland Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Burger Inc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Little Chippy
What is The Little Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Little Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 8 April 2024.
Is The Little Chippy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Chippy last inspected?
The Little Chippy was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Chippy compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Little Chippy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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