Fresh Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Fresh Bites holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 14 January 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 20A West Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JU
How it compares in North Somerset
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 1,552 rated places in North Somerset score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Fresh Bites | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Fresh Bites the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fresh Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Knightstone Campus School/college/university | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Black Cat Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Cabot Court Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Brit Cafe Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Charm Candle Studio & Friends Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Beach Hut (The) Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Fresh Bites
What is Fresh Bites's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Bites has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Somerset Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Fresh Bites safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fresh Bites last inspected?
Fresh Bites was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Fresh Bites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh Bites compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Fresh Bites holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Fresh Bites 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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