The Bay Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
The Bay 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: 155 Minnis Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9NS
How it compares in Thanet
That puts The Bay Fish Bar among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← The Bay Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 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 The Bay 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 The Bay Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Joe's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Minnis Bay Sailing Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2017 |
| Beach House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Birchington on Sea Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Grenham Bay Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Christies Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bay Fish Bar
What is The Bay Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 9 May 2025.
Is The Bay 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 The Bay Fish Bar last inspected?
The Bay Fish Bar was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bay 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bay Fish Bar compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Bay 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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