Tim's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Somerset
Tim's Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 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: 2 Pollard Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4YA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Tim's Fish Bar among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Tim's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Tim'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 Tim's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Blue Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Centre Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Bridgwater College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Casa di Lusso Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bridgwater & Albion RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aspen @ Willowdown Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Tim's Fish Bar
What is Tim's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Tim's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 April 2025.
Is Tim's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tim's Fish Bar last inspected?
Tim's Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tim's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tim's Fish Bar compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Tim's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Tim'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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