The Old Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
The Old 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
This rating dates from 12 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Olivers Fish and Chips Front Street, Perkinsville, DH2 1QW
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Chippy sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← The Old Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old 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.
Questions about The Old Chippy
What is The Old Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Old Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Old 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 The Old Chippy last inspected?
The Old Chippy was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Chippy compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Chippy holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects The Old 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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