Marg's Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Helens
Marg's Chip Shop 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 7 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: Margs Chippy, 87 Balfour Street, St Helens, WA10 4BG
How it compares in St Helens
That puts Marg's Chip Shop among the 911 places in St Helens holding top marks, 72% 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 | 911 | 72% | ← Marg's Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Marg's Chip Shop 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 Marg's Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Tree Pre School Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bargain Beers Plus Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 December 2024 |
| bocboc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bread and Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Marg's Chip Shop
What is Marg's Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Marg's Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Helens Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Marg's Chip Shop 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 Marg's Chip Shop last inspected?
Marg's Chip Shop was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Helens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marg's Chip Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Marg's Chip Shop compare to other places in St Helens?
72% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in St Helens hold the top rating of 5, and Marg's Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Helens Council inspects Marg's Chip Shop 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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