The Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
The 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
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 59 Bridewell Drive, Middle Division (Main Portion), Carrickfergus, BT38 8JN
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
In Mid and East Antrim, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chippy sits behind roughly 936 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ← The Chippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell's Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Horizon Surestart Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Carrickfergus Reformed Presbyterian Church Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Gillians Nearby Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| MacNeice Fold Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Greengables Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Carrickfergus Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Chippy
What is The Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 5 February 2026.
Is The 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 Chippy last inspected?
The Chippy was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chippy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chippy compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, while The Chippy holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim 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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