Bourne Fish 'N' Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Bourne Fish 'N' Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Bourne Fish 'N' Chips was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: 75 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EP
How this rating has changed
Bourne Fish 'N' Chips was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bourne Fish 'N' Chips sits behind roughly 933 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ← Bourne Fish 'N' Chips | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bourne Fish 'N' 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 Bourne Fish 'N' Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kids Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Shake Vault Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bourne Cricket Club Other catering premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Bourne Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bourne Town Football Club (The Wakes Club) Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Sam's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Bourne Fish 'N' Chips
What is Bourne Fish 'N' Chips's food hygiene rating?
Bourne Fish 'N' Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Bourne Fish 'N' Chips safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bourne Fish 'N' Chips last inspected?
Bourne Fish 'N' Chips was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bourne Fish 'N' Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bourne Fish 'N' Chips compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Bourne Fish 'N' Chips holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Bourne Fish 'N' 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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