The Little Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
The Little 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
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QF
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Little Chippy among the 1,256 places in Wigan holding top marks, 54% 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 | 1,256 | 54% | ← The Little Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 526 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 370 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 232 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Little 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 The Little Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Caterlink TVP Outwood Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Buddies School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| AFC Hindley Juniors Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2005 |
| Egerton Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| ACT Superheroes - Hindley J & I School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Allday's Premier Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Little Chippy
What is The Little Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Little Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 1 April 2026.
Is The Little 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 The Little Chippy last inspected?
The Little Chippy was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wigan Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Little Chippy compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,329 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The Little 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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