Marlin Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North West Leicestershire
Marlin Fish Bar 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 13 November 2025, 8 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 Shop, 47A Measham Road, Oakthorpe, DE12 7RG
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
In North West Leicestershire, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Marlin Fish Bar sits behind roughly 733 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 643 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ← Marlin Fish Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Marlin 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 Marlin Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relish - Oakthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Buckos Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Measham Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Age UK Measham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Michaels Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Cafe 55 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Measham Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Marlin Fish Bar
What is Marlin Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Marlin Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Marlin Fish Bar 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 Marlin Fish Bar last inspected?
Marlin Fish Bar was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marlin Fish Bar?
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 Marlin Fish Bar compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Marlin Fish Bar holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Marlin 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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