Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Exeter City
Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge 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 May 2025, 13 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: Fish & Chips At Polsloe Bridge, 191 Pinhoe Road, Exeter, EX4 8AB
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge among the 870 places in Exeter City holding top marks, 87% 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge 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 Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| A Farm Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Ladysmith Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cha Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Heavitree Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Barnova Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2019 |
| ASU (Additional Support Unit) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge
What is Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge 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 Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge last inspected?
Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge?
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 Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Fish & Chips at Polsloe Bridge 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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