Haines Fish & Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Watford
Haines Fish & Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 146 - 148 Haines Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QX
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Haines Fish & Grill sits behind roughly 805 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ← Haines Fish & Grill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Haines Fish & Grill 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 Haines Fish & Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Leavesden Green JMI School School/college/university | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sheepcot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Sheepcot PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Subway Sheepcot Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Haines Fish & Grill
What is Haines Fish & Grill's food hygiene rating?
Haines Fish & Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Watford Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Haines Fish & Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Haines Fish & Grill last inspected?
Haines Fish & Grill was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Haines Fish & Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haines Fish & Grill compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Haines Fish & Grill holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Haines Fish & Grill 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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