Clarkies Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Clarkies Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 6 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: 112 Clarkes Lane, Willenhall, Walsall, WV13 1JB
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Clarkies Fish Bar sits behind roughly 1,406 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Clarkies Fish Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clarkies 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 Clarkies Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| A & R Bars Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bentley Green Beefeater Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Clarkies Fish Bar
What is Clarkies Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Clarkies Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Clarkies Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Clarkies Fish Bar last inspected?
Clarkies Fish Bar was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clarkies Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Clarkies Fish Bar compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,789 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Clarkies Fish Bar holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Clarkies 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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