The Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wigan
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Chippy was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18a Pole Street, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0HP
How it compares in Wigan
That puts The Chippy among the 1,257 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 | 1,257 | 54% | ← The Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 524 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 372 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 108 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 64 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 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 Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Galloways Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Copper Vines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| J McRobb High Class Family Butchers Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Blunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Albion Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about The Chippy
What is The Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wigan Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The 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 Chippy last inspected?
The Chippy was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 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 Chippy compare to other places in Wigan?
54% of the 2,330 rated food businesses in Wigan hold the top rating of 5, and The Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wigan Council inspects The 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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The Chippy is one of 89 rated food businesses in Standish. See every hygiene rating in Standish →
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