The Malpas Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
The Malpas 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: The Malpas Chippy Church Street, Malpas, SY14 8NU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Malpas Chippy among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Malpas Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 The Malpas 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 The Malpas Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table At Eatons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 22 yards away | Exempt | |
| Malpas Barbeque Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| J Huxley Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 August 2025 |
| Malpas Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 May 2023 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Lion At Malpas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Nisa Local Malpas Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about The Malpas Chippy
What is The Malpas Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Malpas Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Malpas 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 The Malpas Chippy last inspected?
The Malpas Chippy was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Malpas 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Malpas Chippy compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Malpas Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Malpas 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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