Double R Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Double R 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: 102 Sea Street, Herne Bay, CT6 8QY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Double R Fish Bar among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Double R Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Double R 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 Double R Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Haydon Mayer Care Home Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Herne Bay High School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Hampton Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| HatHats Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Herne Bay Catholic Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
Questions about Double R Fish Bar
What is Double R Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Double R Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Double R 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 Double R Fish Bar last inspected?
Double R Fish Bar was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Double R 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Double R Fish Bar compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Double R Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Double R 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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