Hatherleigh Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Devon
Hatherleigh Fish Bar 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: The Cafe, 9 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh, EX20 3HU
How it compares in West Devon
That puts Hatherleigh Fish Bar among the 456 places in West Devon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 456 | 83% | ← Hatherleigh Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Hatherleigh Fish Bar 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 Hatherleigh Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherleigh Post Office Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| One Market Steet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | Exempt | |
| The George Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2024 |
| Tally Ho! Country Inn and Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Hatherleigh Pre-School CIO School/college/university | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Hatherleigh Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 259 yards away | Exempt | |
| Moor Lane Market Garden Farmers/growers | 275 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Hatherleigh Fish Bar
What is Hatherleigh Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Hatherleigh Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Devon Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Hatherleigh Fish Bar 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 Hatherleigh Fish Bar last inspected?
Hatherleigh Fish Bar was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hatherleigh Fish Bar?
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 Hatherleigh Fish Bar compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Hatherleigh Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Hatherleigh Fish Bar 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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