Deb's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Deb's Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 172 Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9SU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Deb's Fish Bar sits behind roughly 2,674 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← Deb's Fish Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Deb's 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 Deb's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure - Splash Leisure Pool Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Figos Piri Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Diner (Compass) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Deb's Fish Bar
What is Deb's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Deb's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Deb's Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Deb's Fish Bar last inspected?
Deb's Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deb's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deb's Fish Bar compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Deb's Fish Bar holds a 3. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Deb's 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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