However, with so much choice it can be hard to decide where to get your fill of the classic dish. One factor that can help to narrow down the search is the food hygiene rating of each eatery. the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme gives cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways a score between zero and five which allows customers top make informed decisions about where their food is prepared.
A score of five means an establisment has ‘very good’ hygiene standards while a zero means ‘urgent improvement is required.’ The following fish and chip shops were given the best possible hygiene rating – five-out-of-five – by the Food Standards Agency.
5. The Master Fryer
According to the Food Standards Agency Website, The Master Fryer at 171 London Road, North End was rated five after it was inspected on March 20 2019. Photo: -
6. Ocean Swell
Ocean Swell - at 405 Copnor Road Portsmouth - was assessed by the standards agency on April 11 2018 and passed with flying colours. Photo taken in 2012. Photo: -
7. Pete's Fish and Chips
Pete's Fish and Chips is located at 181 Copnor Road. The fish and chip shop was assessed on November 16 2017. Photo: -
8. Tony's Fish Bar
Tony's Fish Bar holds a five-out-of-five rating. The takeaway, at 8 Saunders House, Leith Avenue in Portsmouth, was last visited by hygiene inspectors on January 7 2019. Photo: -