Bushland Chippy

Northampton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 20 January 2026 by West Northamptonshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Bushland Chippy, from December 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Bushland Chippy.

Food hygiene rating history for Bushland Chippy
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 December 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
20 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Bushland Chippy in Northampton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

16 Bushland Road,
Headlands,
Northampton,
NN3 2NS,
NN3 2NS

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Bushland Chippy. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Bushland Chippy?

Food hygiene at Bushland Chippy is inspected by West Northamptonshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Bushland Chippy

What is Bushland Chippy’s food hygiene rating?

Bushland Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 January 2026.

When was Bushland Chippy last inspected?

Bushland Chippy was last inspected by West Northamptonshire on 20 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.