There is a fantastic array of fish and chip shops across Gedling borough, offering their own versions of the nation’s favourite meal. But with so many to choose from, how are we to rank them?
When it comes to a good chippy, there are so many factors to consider – from crunchy chips, to crispy batter.
One way to set one apart from another – or at least to make a start – is by prioritising the takeaways by good hygiene ratings. That’s where Scores on the Doors comes in – it’s an online repository of local authority data on the cleanliness of local food businesses.
Council officers regularly visit restaurants and takeaways, inspecting them for food handling hygiene, building condition and record keeping, scoring them between zero and five. The lowest score means that “urgent improvement is required”, while top marks means that “hygiene standards are very good”.
Additionally, Scores on the Doors awards “elite” status to venues which achieve the top score of five for three years in a row.
Did your local chip shop make the list?
Blue Circle
141 Front Street, Arnold NG5 7ED
Blue Circle Fish Bar was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gedling Borough Council on 17th November 2021.
Gedling Fish Bar (Phil’s Plaice)
9 Westdale Lane East, Carlton NG4 3JF
Gedling Fish Bar (Phil’s Plaice) was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gedling Borough Council on 10th January 2022.
Kelvin’s Fish Bar
9 Milton Court, Ravenshead NG15 9BD
Kelvin’s Fish Bar was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gedling Borough Council on 28th February 2023.
Mo’s Fish & Chips
104 Victoria Road, Netherfield
Mo’s Fish & Chips Ltd was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gedling Borough Council on 16th November 2022.
Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant
916 Woodborough Road, Mapperley NG3 5QR
Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gedling Borough Council on 25th May 2023.
Rolleston Fish Bar
56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold, NG5 7JN
Rolleston Fish Bar was awarded a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 (Very Good) by Gedling Borough Council on 21st September 2021.
There is another very very good chippy which is far better than the ones mentioned above and those that know, know; however if I tell you about it the queues will be even worse than they are now!