Chip Ahoy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Chip Ahoy 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 2 October 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Chip Ahoys, 8 Broad Street, Padstow, PL28 8BS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Chip Ahoy among the 4,511 places in Cornwall 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Chip Ahoy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 Chip Ahoy 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 Chip Ahoy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padstow Brewing Company Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Stein's Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Pendragons Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| PL28 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Embers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2016 |
| Burgers And Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Chip Ahoy
What is Chip Ahoy's food hygiene rating?
Chip Ahoy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Chip Ahoy 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 Chip Ahoy last inspected?
Chip Ahoy was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chip Ahoy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chip Ahoy compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Chip Ahoy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Chip Ahoy 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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Chip Ahoy is one of 96 rated food businesses in Padstow. See every hygiene rating in Padstow →
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