The Prior Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
The Prior Chippy holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 9a Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2EN
How it compares in Northumberland
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 3,073 rated places in Northumberland score this low, about one in 384. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ← The Prior Chippy | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Prior Chippy the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Prior Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Links Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| T Jay @ Prior Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Prior Park Primary School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Berwick Rangers Football Club Plc Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Berwick Sports and Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
Questions about The Prior Chippy
What is The Prior Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Prior Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Northumberland Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The Prior Chippy safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Prior Chippy last inspected?
The Prior Chippy was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Prior Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Prior Chippy compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Prior Chippy holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Prior 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Northumberland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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