Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bath and North East Somerset
Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: 36 Fosseway, Westfield, Midsomer Norton, BA3 4AX
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) among the 1,260 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,260 | 73% | ← Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 Very 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 Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) 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 Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth House Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Charlton News And Happy Snackers Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Prattens Westfield Amateur Sports Club Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Norton Hill School - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Porkys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Longfellows Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Sunflowers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Mardons Community Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2019 |
Questions about Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill)
What is Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill)'s food hygiene rating?
Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) 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 Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) last inspected?
Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Whitstones Traditional Fish And Chips (Norton Hill) 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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