Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 Main Street, Tweedmouth, Northumberland, TD15 2AA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop sits behind roughly 2,989 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Foulis's Fish & 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 Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| St Cuthberts Catholic First School School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Cubs & Kits Daycare Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Lowrys at the Chandlery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Loaf Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Atelier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Berwick upon Tweed Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop
What is Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Foulis's Fish & Chip Shop holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Foulis's Fish & 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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