The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Angus
The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the food producer fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 1 December 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: 22 High Street Arbroath, DD11 1BD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzurro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | Pass | 2 February 2024 |
| Arbroath Quality Fish Manufacturers/packers | 85 yards away | Pass | 2 June 2026 |
| Derek Spink And Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 85 yards away | Pass | 23 April 2025 |
| Arbroath Fisheries Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 91 yards away | Pass | 19 August 2025 |
| B19 Lyw Mobile caterer | 91 yards away | Pass | 14 April 2025 |
| CS05 Eds Mobile caterer | 91 yards away | Pass | 27 February 2023 |
| Balkan Retailers - other | 100 yards away | Pass | 7 January 2026 |
| Andreou's Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | Pass | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants
What is The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants last inspected?
The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Angus Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Angus Council inspects The Fish Hoose - A & J Fish Merchants 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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