Chans food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Chans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2023, 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: 4 the Arcade Earls Court Road, Amesbury, SP4 7LY
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Chans among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Chans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chans 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 Chans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Amesbury Off Licence Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Hallelujah African Caribbean Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Family Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Chans
What is Chans's food hygiene rating?
Chans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 6 December 2023.
Is Chans 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chans last inspected?
Chans was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chans compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Chans 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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