Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Chapel Street, Woolfardisworthy, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS, in the Torridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2025, 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. Torridge oversees 768 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Torridge 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
Chapel Street, Woolfardisworthy, Bideford, Devon
Postcode
EX39 5QS
Local Authority
Torridge
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
797884

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop?

Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Torridge.

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 Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop last inspected?

Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop was last inspected on 2025-11-20. 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 Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop located?

Woolsery Fish And Chip Shop is located at Chapel Street, Woolfardisworthy, Bideford, Devon , EX39 5QS, in the Torridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX39 postcode area.