City Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
City Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 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: 30 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2TG
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so City Fish Bar sits behind roughly 1,161 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ← City Fish Bar | |
| 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 Very 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 City 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 City Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bubbleology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Canterbury Bakery Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Canterbury Tails Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about City Fish Bar
What is City Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
City Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Canterbury City Council on 24 November 2025.
Is City Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Fish Bar last inspected?
City Fish Bar was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 City Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 City 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, while City Fish Bar holds a 4. 185 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects City 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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