Brandon Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Brandon 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 23 November 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: 23 Commercial Street, Brandon, DH7 8PL
How it compares in Durham
That puts Brandon Chippy among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Brandon Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 513 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 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 Brandon 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 Brandon Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billie Jo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Beech Park Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Fitzpatrick's Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Brandon Chippy
What is Brandon Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Brandon Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Brandon 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 Brandon Chippy last inspected?
Brandon Chippy was last inspected on 23 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brandon Chippy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brandon Chippy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,132 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Brandon Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Brandon 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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