The Big Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chesterfield
The Big Fish 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: 77 Newbold Road, S41 7PY
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Big Fish among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← The Big Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Big Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Abercrombie Primary School School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ashleigh House Residential Home Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Chesterfield Care Group Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Aramark Ltd at St Helena Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Alexandra Private Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about The Big Fish
What is The Big Fish's food hygiene rating?
The Big Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 24 February 2026.
Is The Big Fish 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 Big Fish last inspected?
The Big Fish was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
How does The Big Fish compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects The Big Fish 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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