Countess Wear Fish & Chips

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Countess Wear Fish & Chips is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 28 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7BR, in the Exeter City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Exeter City oversees 1,087 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Exeter City is 4.8 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
28 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter, Devon
Postcode
EX2 7BR
Local Authority
Exeter City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
163709

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Countess Wear Fish & Chips?

Countess Wear Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Exeter City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Countess Wear Fish & Chips last inspected?

Countess Wear Fish & Chips was last inspected on 2024-11-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Countess Wear Fish & Chips located?

Countess Wear Fish & Chips is located at 28 Glasshouse Lane, Exeter, Devon , EX2 7BR, in the Exeter City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX2 postcode area.