High Tide Fisheries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
High Tide Fisheries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: 6 Middle Street Brixham, TQ5 8ER
How it compares in Torbay
That puts High Tide Fisheries among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% 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 | 934 | 80% | ← High Tide Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 High Tide Fisheries 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 High Tide Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Boat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Flour Flower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Esca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Brixham Maid Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Spar - Wessex Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Brixham Does Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Ari’s international Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about High Tide Fisheries
What is High Tide Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
High Tide Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 26 February 2026.
Is High Tide Fisheries 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Tide Fisheries last inspected?
High Tide Fisheries was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at High Tide Fisheries?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does High Tide Fisheries compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and High Tide Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects High Tide Fisheries 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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