The top-rated fish and chip shop in Swindon has received its latest food hygiene score.

Lucy’s Fish Bar was assessed on March 21, 2024, and received the top score of five, meaning its hygiene is ‘very good’.

The shop on Penhill Drive was ranked first in the Adver’s comprehensive ranking of all chippies by online reviews on March 1.

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Owner, Carlos Freitas, said: “I am feeling very happy. It is a lot of hard work, a lot of teamwork, but I was on top of everything.Swindon Advertiser: The shop requires a lot of teamwork, said owner Carlos Freitas, left

“We always keep on top of everything.”

Carlos was busy preparing for the evening shift, and reported that his shop had recently grown in popularity.

Carlos took the shop, which had previously been struggling, on in 2017 and has managed to turn it into a successful business.

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He is proud to serve high-quality ingredients, including Norwegian cod and specialist potato varieties but with a humble attitude and at a fair price.

He had this message for other businesses: “Keep up the good work, keep on top of everything and make sure the customers are happy. 

“Make sure your food quality is up to standard and do not always go for the cheaper goods and always try to be one of the best around.”