Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Bideford, EX39 1LH
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips sits behind roughly 640 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 581 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ← Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Atlantic Bay 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 Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford, Littleham And Westward Ho Cricket Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Fairway Buoy Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Indulge At Westward Ho Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| A Slice Of Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cabana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Cousins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Beachfield Caring Premises | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2013 |
| Country Cottage Bakery Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips
What is Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Torridge Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips last inspected?
Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while Atlantic Bay Fish And Chips holds a 3. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Atlantic Bay 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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