The Chester St. Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
The Chester St. 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
This is a fresh result: The Chester St. Fish Bar was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 48 Chester Street, Chester, CH4 8BJ
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Chester St. Fish Bar among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Chester St. Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Chester St. 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 The Chester St. Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beers Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| A little give n cake Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Anchor Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cafe La-chez lache community centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bebbington & Williams Fishmongers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Belgrave Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Belgrave Primary Academy Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Primary Academy School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about The Chester St. Fish Bar
What is The Chester St. Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Chester St. Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Chester St. 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 The Chester St. Fish Bar last inspected?
The Chester St. Fish Bar was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chester St. Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chester St. Fish Bar compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Chester St. Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Chester St. 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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