The Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
The Chippy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 July 2023, more than 3 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: The Chippy, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1JB
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chippy sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ← The Chippy | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cheers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Beachcomber Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Centre Stage Cabaret Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Coral Beach & Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
Questions about The Chippy
What is The Chippy's food hygiene rating?
The Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 5 July 2023.
Is The Chippy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Chippy last inspected?
The Chippy was last inspected on 5 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey 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 "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 Chippy compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Chippy holds a 3. 80 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey 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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The Chippy is one of 98 rated food businesses in Ingoldmells Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Ingoldmells Skegness →
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