Jimmy The Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Jimmy The Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: 10 Beckham Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2BY
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Jimmy The Fish among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Jimmy The Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Very 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 Jimmy The Fish 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 Jimmy The Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britten Court Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Crown Meadow Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Dragon 2000 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Eddie's Minimart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Factory Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Beresford Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Amigos Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Jimmy The Fish
What is Jimmy The Fish's food hygiene rating?
Jimmy The Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Jimmy The Fish 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jimmy The Fish last inspected?
Jimmy The Fish was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jimmy The Fish?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jimmy The Fish compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Jimmy The Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Jimmy The Fish 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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