Palm Bay Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
Palm Bay Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 15 Summerfield Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3EZ
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Palm Bay Fish Bar among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Palm Bay Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botany Bay Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Botany Bay Beach Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Captain Digby Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Autumnville Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Palm Bay Fish Bar
What is Palm Bay Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Palm Bay Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Palm Bay 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palm Bay Fish Bar last inspected?
Palm Bay Fish Bar was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Palm Bay Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Palm Bay Fish Bar compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Palm Bay Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Palm Bay 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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