Lower Heath Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire East
Lower Heath 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
This is a fresh result: Lower Heath Chip Shop was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Cheshire East score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire East ratings →
Address: 34 Lower Heath, Congleton, CW12 1NJ
How this rating has changed
Lower Heath Chip Shop has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Lower Heath Chip Shop among the 2,493 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 | 2,493 | 89% | ← Lower Heath Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 196 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 319 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 Very 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 Lower Heath 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 Lower Heath Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Eaton Bank Academy School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Central Coop - Congleton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Clayton Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Phil's Famous Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Lower Heath Chip Shop
What is Lower Heath Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Lower Heath Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 16 July 2026.
Is Lower Heath 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 Lower Heath Chip Shop last inspected?
Lower Heath Chip Shop was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 Lower Heath 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lower Heath Chip Shop compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,796 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Heath Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Lower Heath 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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Lower Heath Chip Shop is one of 218 rated food businesses in Congleton. See every hygiene rating in Congleton →
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