However, with so much choice it can be hard to decide where to get your fill of the classic meal. 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 establishment has ‘very good’ hygiene standards while a zero means ‘urgent improvement is required’. The following fish and chip shops were given the best hygiene ratings – four-out-of-five or five-out-of-five – by the Food Standards Agency.
1. Portsmouth's cleanest chip shops
Here are the city's cleanest chippys, according to the Food Standards Agency. Photo: -
2. Highbury Fish Bar
Highbury Fish Bar, at 2 Highbury Buildings in Portsmouth Road, Cosham, was given top marks - five-out-of-five - following an assessment on October 3 2022. Photo: -
3. Excell Fish Bar
Excell Fish Bar at 291 London Road, Hilsea, is another top rated chippy. It was given the score following an inspection on March 4 2020. Photo: -
4. 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: -