Howden Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
Howden 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 4 February 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: 73 Flatgate, Howden, Goole, DN14 7AG
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Howden Fish Bar among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Howden Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Howden Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink - Howden School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Howden Junior School School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Mark Scott Slush Mobile caterer | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2026 |
| Coffee and Wine by Tommy Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Elizabeth Homes Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Ginger's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Howden Fish Bar
What is Howden Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Howden Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Howden 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 Howden Fish Bar last inspected?
Howden Fish Bar was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Howden Fish Bar compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Howden Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Howden 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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Howden Fish Bar is one of 302 rated food businesses in Goole. See every hygiene rating in Goole →
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