James Street Old English Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broxtowe
James Street Old English 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: 1 James Street, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2LP
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts James Street Old English Chippy among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← James Street Old English Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 James Street Old English 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 James Street Old English Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Express Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| Angelos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Broxtowe Borough Council The Spinney Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about James Street Old English Chippy
What is James Street Old English Chippy's food hygiene rating?
James Street Old English Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 10 February 2026.
Is James Street Old English 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 James Street Old English Chippy last inspected?
James Street Old English Chippy was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at James Street Old English 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 James Street Old English Chippy compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and James Street Old English Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects James Street Old English 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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