Down at the Chippie food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Down at the Chippie 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 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7A Andover Road, Ludgershall, SP11 9LU
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Down at the Chippie 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% | ← Down at the Chippie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Down at the Chippie 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 Down at the Chippie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Sands Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ludgershall post office Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Gardners Butchers Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Dolly's Vintage Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Mughal Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Ludgershall Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Down at the Chippie
What is Down at the Chippie's food hygiene rating?
Down at the Chippie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Down at the Chippie 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 Down at the Chippie last inspected?
Down at the Chippie was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months 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 Down at the Chippie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Down at the Chippie compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Down at the Chippie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Down at the Chippie 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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