Top of the Hill Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire East
Top of the Hill 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: 74 The Hill, Sandbach, CW11 1HT
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Top of the Hill Chip Shop among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Top of the Hill Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Top of the Hill 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 Top of the Hill Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| St Johns C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Old Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Cubar Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bigwin Asian Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| G C Williams & Son Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bar Six Sandbach Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| The Cobbles Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Top of the Hill Chip Shop
What is Top of the Hill Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Top of the Hill Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Top of the Hill 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 Top of the Hill Chip Shop last inspected?
Top of the Hill Chip Shop was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Top of the Hill 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 Top of the Hill Chip Shop compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Top of the Hill Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Top of the Hill 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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