Withycombe Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
Withycombe Fish Bar 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 16 April 2026, 2 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: 112 Withycombe Village Road, Exmouth, EX8 3AN
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Withycombe Fish Bar among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Withycombe Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 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 Withycombe Fish Bar 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 Withycombe Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| LED Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Exmouth Community College School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cafe@ Car Wash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Exmouth Community College - Kitchen 4 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Exmouth Community College - Post 16 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Exmouth Community College - Telfer School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hulham Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
Questions about Withycombe Fish Bar
What is Withycombe Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Withycombe Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Withycombe Fish Bar 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 Withycombe Fish Bar last inspected?
Withycombe Fish Bar was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Withycombe Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Withycombe Fish Bar compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Withycombe Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Withycombe Fish Bar 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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