Sandbrook Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
Sandbrook 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 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 156 Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3RJ
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Sandbrook Chippy among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Sandbrook Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 Sandbrook 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 Sandbrook Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ainsdale Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Jade Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Fish Loves Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Harbour Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
Questions about Sandbrook Chippy
What is Sandbrook Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Sandbrook Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Sandbrook 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 Sandbrook Chippy last inspected?
Sandbrook Chippy was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandbrook 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 Sandbrook Chippy compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Sandbrook Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Sandbrook 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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