Lyn Bay Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Lyn Bay Fish holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Lynbay Fish And Chips, 6 The Quay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Lyn Bay Fish sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Lyn Bay Fish | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 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 Lyn Bay Fish 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 Lyn Bay Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| 11, The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ilfracombe Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2008 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
| Slice Of Devon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Adele's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bayside Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| The Antidote Wine Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Lyn Bay Fish
What is Lyn Bay Fish's food hygiene rating?
Lyn Bay Fish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Lyn Bay Fish safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lyn Bay Fish last inspected?
Lyn Bay Fish was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lyn Bay Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lyn Bay Fish compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Lyn Bay Fish holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Lyn Bay Fish 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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