Inca Chips

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2024-04-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Inca Chips is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at UNIT 163, 1A Hawley Road, London, NW1 8RP, in the Camden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 April 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Camden oversees 4,318 registered food businesses, of which 61% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Camden 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
UNIT 163, 1A Hawley Road, London
Postcode
NW1 8RP
Local Authority
Camden
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1696796

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Inca Chips?

Inca Chips has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Camden.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Inca Chips last inspected?

Inca Chips was last inspected on 2024-04-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Inca Chips improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Inca Chips located?

Inca Chips is located at UNIT 163, 1A Hawley Road, London , NW1 8RP, in the Camden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NW1 postcode area.