Golden Chipper food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Golden Chipper 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 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 140 Irish Green Street, Newtown Limavady Alias Rathbrady Beg, Limavady, BT49 9AP
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Chipper sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ← Golden Chipper | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 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 Golden Chipper 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 Golden Chipper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culbertson Spar Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Bamboo Garden Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Termoncanice P S Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Benbradagh Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Rossmar Special School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Limavady Grammar School Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Roe Valley Community Prop Ltd Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Roe Valley Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Golden Chipper
What is Golden Chipper's food hygiene rating?
Golden Chipper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 26 March 2024.
Is Golden Chipper 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 Golden Chipper last inspected?
Golden Chipper was last inspected on 26 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Chipper?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Chipper compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Chipper holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Golden Chipper 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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