Lucy's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swindon
Lucy's 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 2 Braydon Court, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5BL
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Lucy's Fish Bar among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Lucy's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 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 Lucy's 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 Lucy's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyll House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bite Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Breadlines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Beechcroft Infants School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School / Blue Kite Academy Tru School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Lucy's Fish Bar
What is Lucy's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Lucy's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Lucy's 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 Lucy's Fish Bar last inspected?
Lucy's Fish Bar was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lucy's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lucy's Fish Bar compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Lucy's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Lucy's 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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