Shamrock Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Shamrock Fish And Chips 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
This is a fresh result: Shamrock Fish And Chips was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 41 Fore Street, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6BE
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Shamrock Fish And Chips among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Shamrock Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Shamrock Fish And Chips 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 Shamrock Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop In Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Coffee On The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Hartland Parish Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Hartland Post Office And Stores Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Shamrock Fish And Chips
What is Shamrock Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Shamrock Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Shamrock Fish And Chips 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 Shamrock Fish And Chips last inspected?
Shamrock Fish And Chips was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shamrock Fish And Chips?
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 Shamrock Fish And Chips compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Shamrock Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Shamrock Fish And Chips 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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