Highfield Fish Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
Highfield Fish Plaice 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
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Unit 5A, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, EX14 4JP
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Highfield Fish Plaice among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Highfield Fish Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Highfield Fish Plaice 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 Highfield Fish Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackdown Support Group Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 June 2024 |
| Highfield Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Dunkeswell Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 June 2025 |
| Lakeview Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2026 |
| Rain Nutrience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Liberator Coffee Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Highfield Fish Plaice
What is Highfield Fish Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Fish Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Highfield Fish Plaice 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 Highfield Fish Plaice last inspected?
Highfield Fish Plaice was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highfield Fish Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highfield Fish Plaice compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield Fish Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Highfield Fish Plaice 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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