Stow Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Stow 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
This is a fresh result: Stow Fish Bar was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4A Regent Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Stow Fish Bar among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 624 | 86% | ← Stow Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Stow 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 Stow Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal William Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| The Pickerel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2014 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ela Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Portman Event Catering Mobile caterer | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Little Mice 2 Day Nursery School/college/university | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| House of Gifts Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Little Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Stow Fish Bar
What is Stow Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Stow Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Stow 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 Stow Fish Bar last inspected?
Stow Fish Bar was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stow 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 Stow Fish Bar compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 729 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Stow Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Stow 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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