Top Chef Food Hygiene Ratings
Every UK location ranked by food safety score
Top Chef has room for improvement — only 62.96% of locations hold a 5-star rating, below the chain average.
Rating Distribution
🏆 Best Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unit 3 Highcliffe Corner, 397-403 Lymington Road, Christchurch BH23 5EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 1 Jun 2023 |
45 Smalley Drive, Oakwood DE21 2SF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Derby City | 17 Jan 2024 |
1 Leamington Buildings NG17 5AY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Ashfield | 24 Apr 2025 |
UNIT 10 BOYATT WOOD CENTRE SHAKESPEARE ROAD EASTLEIGH SO50 4QP SO50 4QP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 5 / 5 | Eastleigh | 29 Jan 2025 |
43 Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 8EX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 / 0 / 0 | Epsom and Ewell | 25 Mar 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated Locations
| Location | Rating | Scores (H/S/C) | Authority | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
119 Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich CW8 4EX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 10 / 20 | Cheshire West and Chester | 9 Apr 2025 |
19 Ruddpark Road Manchester M22 0FH, 19 Ruddpark Road, Manchester M22 0FH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Manchester | 12 Mar 2026 |
135 Orford Lane WA2 7AZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | 15 / 15 / 20 | Warrington | 4 Jun 2026 |
40 High Road, Swaythling, Southampton SO16 2JF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Southampton | 29 Apr 2026 |
87 Westgate, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD5 8XQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 3 | 10 / 10 / 10 | Kirklees | 5 Mar 2026 |
How Food Hygiene Ratings Work
Every food business in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is inspected by local council officers and given a food hygiene rating from 0 to 5:
What are the H/S/C sub-scores?
Behind each rating, inspectors assess three areas and give a score where lower is better:
- Hygiene (H)How hygienically food is prepared, cooked, reheated, cooled, and stored. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Structural (S)The condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation. 0 = very good, 25 = urgent improvement
- Confidence (C)How well the business manages food safety — records, training, procedures. 0 = very good, 30 = urgent improvement
A perfect score is 0/0/0 — meaning very good across all three areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores.
FAQ
Is Top Chef food hygiene good?
Top Chef has an average food hygiene rating of 4.3/5 across 36 UK locations. 62.96% hold a 5-star rating. This is below the national average.
How many Top Chef locations are in the UK?
There are 36 Top Chef locations with food hygiene ratings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
What is the worst rated Top Chef in the UK?
The lowest rated Top Chef is at 119 Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich with a rating of 1/5 (inspected 09/04/2025).
Data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily