Billingborough Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Billingborough Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 April 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: 22 High Street, Billingborough, NG34 0QA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Billingborough Fish Bar sits behind roughly 918 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 918 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Billingborough Fish Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 Billingborough 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 Billingborough Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Old Hall Rest Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Post 'N' More Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Fortescue Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Blessett Butchers Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Billingborough Primary School School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dobsons Convenience Store Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Billingborough Fish Bar
What is Billingborough Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Billingborough Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Billingborough Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Billingborough Fish Bar last inspected?
Billingborough Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Billingborough Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Billingborough Fish Bar compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Billingborough Fish Bar holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Billingborough 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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