Hemsby Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Great Yarmouth
Hemsby Fish and Chips holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Street, Hemsby, NR29 4EU
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 1,027 rated places in Great Yarmouth score this low, about one in 43. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ← Hemsby Fish and Chips | |
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hemsby Fish and Chips the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Hemsby Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsby Community Fridge Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Tasty Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2026 |
| Allens Butchers Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| O L Church Newsagents Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Hemsby Fish and Chips
What is Hemsby Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Hemsby Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Hemsby Fish and Chips safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Hemsby Fish and Chips last inspected?
Hemsby Fish and Chips was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hemsby 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hemsby Fish and Chips compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Hemsby Fish and Chips holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects Hemsby 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 2 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 Great Yarmouth, 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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