Esplanade Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Esplanade 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 23 July 2024, 23 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: 3 The Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1BB
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Esplanade Fish Bar among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Esplanade Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Esplanade 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 Esplanade Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila & Farrah’s Mobile caterer | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Fernery House Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Brit Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Jeff’s Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Galley Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Fortes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
Questions about Esplanade Fish Bar
What is Esplanade Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Esplanade Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Esplanade 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 Esplanade Fish Bar last inspected?
Esplanade Fish Bar was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Esplanade Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Esplanade Fish Bar compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Esplanade Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Esplanade 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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