Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Stones Garden Centre, Halfway Road, Minster-on-Sea, ME12 3AA
How it compares in Swale
That puts Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood among the 989 places in Swale holding top marks, 83% 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Very 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 Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood 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 Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe And Bar - Kingsferry Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Klondyke Cafe (On The Lakes) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Halfway Houses Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Estuary Academy Island School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Halfway Minimart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2015 |
| Mem's Mezze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Halfway Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Halfway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood
What is Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood's food hygiene rating?
Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood last inspected?
Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood 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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Fishy Frans Fresh Fish And Seafood is one of 75 rated food businesses in Minster-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Minster-on-Sea →
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