The Chip Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
The Chip Inn 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: 74 Imperial Avenue, Mayland, Chelmsford, CM3 6AH
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The Chip Inn among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← The Chip Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Chip Inn 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 Chip Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Platter Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Nisa Local Freshway Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Imperial's Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 October 2025 |
| Hardy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2023 |
| Blackwater Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club Other catering premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Maylandsea Community Primary School School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Harlow (Blackwater) Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about The Chip Inn
What is The Chip Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chip Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 30 January 2025.
Is The Chip Inn 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 Chip Inn last inspected?
The Chip Inn was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chip Inn?
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 Chip Inn compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The Chip Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The Chip Inn 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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