Appleby's Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Appleby's Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 25 April 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 112 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6PR
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Appleby's Fish and Chips among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Appleby's Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Appleby's Fish and 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 Appleby's Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Poacher Portishead Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Phoenix Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Butchers Block (The) Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Plough Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Aspens @ St Peters Primary School Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Indian Empire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Appleby's Fish and Chips
What is Appleby's Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Appleby's Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Appleby's Fish and 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appleby's Fish and Chips last inspected?
Appleby's Fish and Chips was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Appleby's Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Appleby's Fish and Chips compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Appleby's Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Appleby's Fish and 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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