Saltwater Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Torbay
Saltwater Fish & Chips 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 17 December 2024, 18 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 Victoria Parade Torquay Devon, TQ1 2BB
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Saltwater Fish & Chips 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% | ← Saltwater Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Saltwater Fish & 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 Saltwater Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best kebab and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arena Torquay Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Box Office Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2016 |
| Above Decks Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Cafe 33 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Saltwater Fish & Chips
What is Saltwater Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Saltwater Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Saltwater Fish & 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saltwater Fish & Chips last inspected?
Saltwater Fish & Chips was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Saltwater Fish & Chips?
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 Saltwater Fish & Chips compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Saltwater Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Saltwater Fish & 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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