Marine Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tonbridge and Malling
Marine Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 26 Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3DN
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
That puts Marine Fish Bar among the 771 places in Tonbridge and Malling holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ← Marine Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Marine Fish Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Marine Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Compass At Tonbridge School School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Castle Court (White Oaks) Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Fuggles Beer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| City Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Emma's Kitchen At Slade Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Gurkha Valley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Blooming Olives Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Marine Fish Bar
What is Marine Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Marine Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Marine Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marine Fish Bar last inspected?
Marine Fish Bar was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marine Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marine Fish Bar compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, and Marine Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Marine Fish Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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