Ye Olde Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
Ye Olde 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 15 August 2025, 10 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: 77 - 79 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2EN
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Ye Olde Chippy among the 973 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 70% 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 | 973 | 70% | ← Ye Olde Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 Ye Olde 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 Ye Olde Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChicKing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Big George Entertainment Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Breakwater Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Centre Place Family Centre Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bella John Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Buns Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Cafe Luigi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cafe Rebecca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Ye Olde Chippy
What is Ye Olde Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 15 August 2025.
Is Ye Olde 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 Ye Olde Chippy last inspected?
Ye Olde Chippy was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ye Olde Chippy compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Ye Olde 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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