Riverside Fish and Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Riverside 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: The Sands, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6XN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Riverside Fish and Chip Shop among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Riverside Fish and Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very 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 Riverside 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 Riverside Fish and Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bojangles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Jak & Co Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Natalia's Little Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| 7eventy1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
| Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Riverside Fish and Chip Shop
What is Riverside Fish and Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Fish and Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Riverside 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 Riverside Fish and Chip Shop last inspected?
Riverside Fish and Chip Shop was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Riverside Fish and Chip Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Fish and Chip Shop compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Fish and Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Riverside 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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