Chippy Time food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Chippy Time 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 8 August 2025, 11 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: 1 Fairview Terrace, Greencroft, DH9 8NR
How it compares in Durham
That puts Chippy Time among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Chippy Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Chippy Time 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 Chippy Time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One - Catchgate Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2024 |
| Candy Parrot Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Francescas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Best One - Gaba & Sons Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Aroma spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Queens Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
Questions about Chippy Time
What is Chippy Time's food hygiene rating?
Chippy Time has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Chippy Time 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 Chippy Time last inspected?
Chippy Time was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 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 Chippy Time?
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 Chippy Time compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Chippy Time is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Chippy Time 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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