The Fish Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Brentwood
The Fish Shack holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: White Horse Public House, 173 Coxtie Green Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM14 5PX
How it compares in Brentwood
In Brentwood, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fish Shack sits behind roughly 553 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 553 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ← The Fish Shack | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 The Fish Shack 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 Fish Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Bentley District Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Brentwood Vineyard Church School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| Als Corner Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Alec's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
Questions about The Fish Shack
What is The Fish Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Shack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brentwood Council on 29 June 2024.
Is The Fish Shack safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fish Shack last inspected?
The Fish Shack was last inspected on 29 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fish Shack?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fish Shack compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Fish Shack holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects The Fish Shack 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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