Chip Ahoys food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Chip Ahoys 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, 9 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: 8 Broad Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Chip Ahoys among the 4,461 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Chip Ahoys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 Ahoys 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 Ahoys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendragons Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| PL28 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Lobster Pot Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Burgers And Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Chough Bakery Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Padstow Brewing Company Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Cherry Blossom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Embers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Chip Ahoys
What is Chip Ahoys's food hygiene rating?
Chip Ahoys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Chip Ahoys 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 Ahoys last inspected?
Chip Ahoys was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Ahoys?
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 Ahoys compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Chip Ahoys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Chip Ahoys 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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