The Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The 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
This is a fresh result: The Chippy was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 Railway Street, Towns Parks, Antrim, BT41 4AE
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Chippy among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey 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 | 849 | 87% | ← The Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 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 Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya kebab Pizza House & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Pizza The Action Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Railway Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Anchor Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bushes Home Bakery Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Antrims Village Minimart Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asian Mix Store Limited Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about The Chippy
What is The Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The 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 Chippy last inspected?
The Chippy was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chippy compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and The Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The 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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