Norton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Norton 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 39 Bemersley Road, Ball Green, ST6 8JF
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Norton Fish Bar among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Norton Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 Norton 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 Norton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ball Green W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Burnwood Academy Infants School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Chell Heath Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Chell Heath Residents Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Agnes and Arthur Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bradeley Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Chell Parish Pantry Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
Questions about Norton Fish Bar
What is Norton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Norton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Norton 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 Norton Fish Bar last inspected?
Norton Fish Bar was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norton 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 Norton Fish Bar compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Norton Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Norton 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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