Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop 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
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 1 The Triangle, West Hill, Portishead, BS20 6PG
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop 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 Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chip Shop 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 Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Portishead Community Fridge Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Masala Takeaway Portishead Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Pizza Picante Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Hilltop Pre-School - Portishead Playgroups Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aspens @ Highdown Junior & Infant School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Windmill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop
What is Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop 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 Chip Shop last inspected?
Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months 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 Chip Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop 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 Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Appleby's Fish and Chip Shop 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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