Fishguard fish and chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pembrokeshire
Fishguard 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
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: Anchor House 4 High Street, Fishguard, SA65 9AR
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Fishguard fish and chips among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← Fishguard fish and chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 477 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 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 Fishguard 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 Fishguard fish and chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Navy Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Old Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cartref Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2013 |
| Hot Chilli Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 August 2025 |
| Janes Fishguard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Nourish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fishguard and Goodwick Young Persons Trust Ltd Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
Questions about Fishguard fish and chips
What is Fishguard fish and chips's food hygiene rating?
Fishguard fish and chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Fishguard 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 Fishguard fish and chips last inspected?
Fishguard fish and chips was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fishguard fish and chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Fishguard fish and chips compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fishguard fish and chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Fishguard 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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