Hedingham Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Hedingham Chippy 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 121B Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3ND
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Hedingham Chippy among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Hedingham Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Hedingham 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 Hedingham Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 February 2026 |
| Jai And Sons Services Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 June 2024 |
| D R Earey And Son Manufacturers/packers | 163 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Forest Home Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Hedingham Chippy
What is Hedingham Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Hedingham Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Hedingham 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hedingham Chippy last inspected?
Hedingham Chippy was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hedingham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hedingham Chippy compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Hedingham Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Hedingham 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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