Shirley Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
Shirley 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: Shirley Fish Bar was inspected on 23 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 124 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3FD
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Shirley Fish Bar among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Shirley Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Shirley 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 Shirley Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brooke House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bonta Di Sicilia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Alcohol Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Atherley Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| AVASK Food Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Abbey Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2012 |
Questions about Shirley Fish Bar
What is Shirley Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Shirley Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 23 May 2026.
Is Shirley 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 Shirley Fish Bar last inspected?
Shirley Fish Bar was last inspected on 23 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shirley 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 Shirley Fish Bar compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Shirley Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Shirley 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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