Excel Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Excel 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 4 March 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: 73 West Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3RH
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Excel Fish Bar among the 4,825 places in Somerset 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Excel Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Excel 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 Excel Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bar Brunel Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Deluxe Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Benotti & Co Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Boom Tingz Burgerz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Alex's Tapas & Artichoke Gastro Pub @ The Great Escape Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| BOS Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Excel Fish Bar
What is Excel Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Excel Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Excel 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 Excel Fish Bar last inspected?
Excel Fish Bar was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Excel Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Excel Fish Bar compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Excel Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Excel 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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