The trawler fish bar Johnstown food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wrexham
The trawler fish bar Johnstown 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 14 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: Trawler Fish Bar 19 High Street, Johnstown, Wrexham, LL14 2SN
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts The trawler fish bar Johnstown among the 1,122 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,122 | 96% | ← The trawler fish bar Johnstown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 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 The trawler fish bar Johnstown 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 trawler fish bar Johnstown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown Convenience Store Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dorothy's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Johnstown Post Office Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| D & J Thomas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2017 |
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Conifers Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The trawler fish bar Johnstown
What is The trawler fish bar Johnstown's food hygiene rating?
The trawler fish bar Johnstown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The trawler fish bar Johnstown 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 trawler fish bar Johnstown last inspected?
The trawler fish bar Johnstown was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The trawler fish bar Johnstown?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The trawler fish bar Johnstown compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and The trawler fish bar Johnstown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects The trawler fish bar Johnstown 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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