Chippy Tea food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sheffield
Chippy Tea 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 13 February 2026, 4 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: 21 St Mary's Lane, Sheffield, S35 9YE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Chippy Tea among the 3,298 places in Sheffield 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Chippy Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 452 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 Very 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 Chippy Tea 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 Chippy Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boho Beautiful Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Chapeltown Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cobs + Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Compass at Ecclesfield School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Brigantia Learning Trust School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Chippy Tea
What is Chippy Tea's food hygiene rating?
Chippy Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Chippy Tea 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 Chippy Tea last inspected?
Chippy Tea was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chippy Tea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Chippy Tea compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Chippy Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Chippy Tea 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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