Sea Birds Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
Sea Birds Fish and Chips 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 is a fresh result: Sea Birds Fish and Chips was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 High Street, S73 8HB
How it compares in Barnsley
A 1 is rare: only 31 of 1,612 rated places in Barnsley score this low, about one in 52. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ← Sea Birds Fish and Chips | |
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 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 Sea Birds Fish and Chips the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Sea Birds Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| China Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Conservative & Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Erica's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Anglers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Bruce Mckendrick Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2012 |
| Cheeky Monkies Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Sea Birds Fish and Chips
What is Sea Birds Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Sea Birds Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Barnsley Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Sea Birds Fish and Chips 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 Sea Birds Fish and Chips last inspected?
Sea Birds Fish and Chips was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sea Birds Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sea Birds Fish and Chips compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Sea Birds Fish and Chips holds a 1. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Sea Birds Fish and 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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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 Barnsley, 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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