Jackmans Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Jackmans Chippy 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: 7 Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Jackmans Chippy among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Jackmans Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Jackmans 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 Jackmans Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso - Letchworth Service Station Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Garden City Court - Care Home Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Pre School School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Basra Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dimples Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Jackmans Chippy
What is Jackmans Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Jackmans Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Jackmans Chippy 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 Jackmans Chippy last inspected?
Jackmans Chippy was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jackmans Chippy?
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 Jackmans Chippy compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Jackmans Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Jackmans 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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