UK Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
UK 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 17 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: 12 Sydenham Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1QB
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts UK Fish Bar among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% 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 | 672 | 91% | ← UK Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 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 UK 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 UK Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Way Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cousin's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| 11 O'Clock Shop (Lifestyle Express) Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Amore Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Bits & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Cornwall Street Convenience Store (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Best-One Burn Valley Wines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about UK Fish Bar
What is UK Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
UK Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 17 March 2025.
Is UK 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 UK Fish Bar last inspected?
UK Fish Bar was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at UK 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 UK Fish Bar compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and UK Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects UK 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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