Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derry City and Strabane
Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 13 June 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: 66 Racecourse Road, Shantallow, Londonderry, BT48 8DS
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
In Derry City and Strabane, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips sits behind roughly 924 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 924 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ← Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Cottages Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Barr's Mobile Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Ardnashee (Lower Campus) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Belmont Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bullet Burger Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Brunswick Moviebowl Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips
What is Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 13 June 2023.
Is Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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 Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips last inspected?
Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips was last inspected on 13 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, while Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips holds a 4. 225 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Clarke's Traditional Fish and Chips 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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