A fish and chip shop in Burnham has been handed a new food hygiene rating.

Seaworld Fish Restaurant on the High Street has received the second lowest hygiene rating possible.

The eatery was handed a disheartening 1 in its latest inspection on March 19, 2024, indicating that a significant shift in hygiene standards is needed.

This rating underlines the food safety officer’s concerns, particularly regarding the restaurant’s competence to ensure that their food served or sold is safe for consumption and that their staff have adequate knowledge about food safety.

However, the establishment’s hygienic handling of food, including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage, was found to be generally satisfactory.

The cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building, including the layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities, and pest control were also deemed satisfactory.

Analysing the larger local picture, Seaworld is in the lowest 0.7 per cent of establishments.

The majority of eateries in the area boast a commendable rating of 5, encompassing 68.6 per cent of all food establishments.

Regardless, this news shows that there is a wide range of hygiene standards in the local area, with Seaworld Fish restaurant now needing to take crucial steps to keep up with other food places.

Food hygiene ratings are a vital component of ensuring the safety and quality of food establishments in the United Kingdom.

These ratings, prominently displayed in windows and available online, provide consumers with essential information about the hygiene standards of restaurants, cafes, and canteens across the country.