Shield Row Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Shield Row Chippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 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: 13 North Thorn, Shield Row, DH9 0LA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Shield Row Chippy sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Shield Row Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shield Row 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 Shield Row Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Westholme Residential Home Caring Premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Premier - Dundee House Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Emeralds Little Gems Daycare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Shield Row Chippy
What is Shield Row Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Shield Row Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Shield Row Chippy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shield Row Chippy last inspected?
Shield Row Chippy was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 months 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 Shield Row Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shield Row Chippy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Shield Row Chippy holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Shield Row 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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