Kingfisher Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Kingfisher 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: 17 Church Street, Wiveliscombe Taunton, TA4 2LR
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Kingfisher Chippy among the 4,825 places in Somerset 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Kingfisher Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Wiveliscombe Rugby Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Silver Street Centre Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Whelans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Tanner's Stores Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Thornes Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Kingfisher Chippy
What is Kingfisher Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Kingfisher Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher Chippy last inspected?
Kingfisher Chippy was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher Chippy compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Kingfisher Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Kingfisher 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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