Mr Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Mr 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
This is a fresh result: Mr Chippy was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 10 Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE
How this rating has changed
Mr Chippy has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Mr Chippy among the 3,076 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 | 3,076 | 75% | ← Mr Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 669 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 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 Mr 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 Mr Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Masala Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Olive Garden Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| House of Eden Nursery Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Aycliffe Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Assoc Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Premier - Woodham Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Reds Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Mr Chippy
What is Mr Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Mr Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Mr 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 Mr Chippy last inspected?
Mr Chippy was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Mr 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 Mr Chippy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mr 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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Mr Chippy is one of 158 rated food businesses in Newton Aycliffe. See every hygiene rating in Newton Aycliffe →
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