Vale Chip Shop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Vale Chip Shop is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 22-23 Hilltop, Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6PX, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Blaenau Gwent oversees 662 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blaenau Gwent is 4.2 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Address
- 22-23 Hilltop, Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
- Postcode
- NP23 6PX
- Local Authority
- Blaenau Gwent
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1390731
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Vale Chip Shop?
Vale Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blaenau Gwent.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Vale Chip Shop last inspected?
Vale Chip Shop was last inspected on 2025-01-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Vale Chip Shop located?
Vale Chip Shop is located at 22-23 Hilltop, Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent , NP23 6PX, in the Blaenau Gwent local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NP23 postcode area.