Fish & Chip Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Torridge
Fish & Chip Van holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: Bideford Bay Holiday Village, Bucks Cross, Bideford, EX39 5DU
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Fish & Chip Van among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Fish & Chip Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Fish & Chip Van 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 Fish & Chip Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buckfast Abbey Fudge Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| CATERed at Goosewell Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| CATERed at St Peters RC Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2019 |
| CaterEd at Woodfield Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Evergreen Farm Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Fionas Farm Fayre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| J+J Wilson (Shops) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Fish & Chip Van
What is Fish & Chip Van's food hygiene rating?
Fish & Chip Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Fish & Chip Van 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fish & Chip Van last inspected?
Fish & Chip Van was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Fish & Chip Van?
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 Fish & Chip Van compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Fish & Chip Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Fish & Chip Van 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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