Top Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ribble Valley
Top 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: 23 Market Place, Longridge, PR3 3RR
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Top Chippy among the 501 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 501 | 87% | ← Top Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Top 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 Top Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Noble Chef Chinese & Cantonese Cuisines Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Hilltop Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Longridge Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Longridge C of E Primary School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Longridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| The Durham Ox Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| 2 To School Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Top Chippy
What is Top Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Top Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Top 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 Top Chippy last inspected?
Top Chippy was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Top 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 Top Chippy compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
87% of the 574 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Top Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Top 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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