The Esplanade Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
The Esplanade Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 The Esplanade, Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6EQ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts The Esplanade Fish Bar among the 1,107 places in North 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← The Esplanade Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Esplanade 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 The Esplanade Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavillion Dining Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Simone's Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| The Ancient Mariner / Bath Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Mad 4 Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Caravel Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2008 |
| Exmoor Bake House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Mavis Thruptons Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Riverside Cottage And Meat Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Esplanade Fish Bar
What is The Esplanade Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Esplanade Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Esplanade 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Esplanade Fish Bar last inspected?
The Esplanade Fish Bar was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 The Esplanade Fish Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Esplanade Fish Bar compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and The Esplanade Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects The Esplanade 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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