West Street Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
West Street Fish & 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
This is a fresh result: West Street Fish & Chips was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 West Street, Ilminster, TA19 9AA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts West Street Fish & Chips 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% | ← West Street Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 West Street Fish & 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 West Street Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Ilminster Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Warehouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| The Minster Rooms Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Alistair Hughes T/A The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Bonners Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Southwest Game Butchers Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| P. B. Fruits Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about West Street Fish & Chips
What is West Street Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
West Street Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is West Street Fish & 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 West Street Fish & Chips last inspected?
West Street Fish & Chips was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 West Street Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 West Street Fish & Chips compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and West Street Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects West Street Fish & 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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