Sue's Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
Sue's Chippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: 68 Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 2LU
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Sue's Chippy sits behind roughly 1,220 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ← Sue's Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sue's 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 Sue's Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Birtenshaw College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bellrock Work Place & Compliance (Castleton St) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 7 Acre Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bridge Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Breightmet Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bradshaw Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
| Bolton St Catherines Acadamy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Sue's Chippy
What is Sue's Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Sue's Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolton Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Sue's Chippy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sue's Chippy last inspected?
Sue's Chippy was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sue's Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sue's Chippy compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while Sue's Chippy holds a 4. 476 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects Sue's 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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