Sea Birds Fish and Chips

Address

25 High Street
Wombwell
S73 8HB

Business type

Takeaway/sandwich shop

Date of inspection

14 May 2026

Standards found at the time of inspection
Area inspected by food safety officer	Standards found
Hygienic food handling Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage	Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene	Improvement necessary
Management of food safety System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future	Major improvement necessary

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What the business says

We agree with the inspection results but have since taken immediate, comprehensive action to correct every issue, including-

The establishment has been thoroughly cleaned and procedures are in place to ensure that cleanliness is maintained
The staff have been trained/re-trained/given instruction/are under revised supervisory arrangements.
We have completed full structural renovations and structural safety repairs to the cellar staircase, structural flooring, and staff restroom facilities.
All kitchen light fixtures have been professionally repaired, domestic extension leads removed, and our commercial catering gas setup has been completely upgraded with high-grade hoses and safety restraints.
A thorough dating and cross-contamination segregation system has been established for all freezer stock.
Our documented SFBB/HACCP Food Safety Management System has been completely updated for 2026, with rigorous daily cleaning diaries and temperature monitoring logs strictly enforced.
Additionally, a clear staff handwash station has been permanently maintained, all historical rating signs have been completely taken down, and a full re-visit application along with the required fee has already been submitted to the council.

The conditions found at the time of the inspection were not typical of the normal conditions maintained at the establishment.

We fully agree with the initial inspection findings but reassure the public that those conditions were highly atypical.

About comments made by the business

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