Seahorse Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torridge
Seahorse Fish And Chips 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 26 September 2024, 21 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: 17 Cross Street, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1BS
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Seahorse Fish And Chips among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Seahorse Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Seahorse Fish And Chips 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 Seahorse Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Marshford Organic Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bideford Blues Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Cheverells Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bidna House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Acorn Manor Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Appledore County Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Seahorse Fish And Chips
What is Seahorse Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Seahorse Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Seahorse Fish And Chips 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 Seahorse Fish And Chips last inspected?
Seahorse Fish And Chips was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seahorse Fish And Chips?
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 Seahorse Fish And Chips compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Seahorse Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Seahorse 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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