James Hunt Fisheries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
James Hunt Fisheries 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: Fish Sale Stall, The Ferry, Felixstowe, IP11 9RZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts James Hunt Fisheries among the 1,996 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 | 1,996 | 86% | ← James Hunt Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 207 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 James Hunt Fisheries 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 James Hunt Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Bawdsey Manor Adventure Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Kingsfleet Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2014 |
| Old Felixstowe Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Brackenbury Fort Kiosk Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Lottys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Michael's Butchers Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Felixstowe International College School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about James Hunt Fisheries
What is James Hunt Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
James Hunt Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 27 November 2025.
Is James Hunt Fisheries 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 James Hunt Fisheries last inspected?
James Hunt Fisheries was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 James Hunt Fisheries?
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 James Hunt Fisheries compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,323 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and James Hunt Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects James Hunt Fisheries 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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