The Big Fish Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Derbyshire
The Big Fish Takeaway 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 17 Union Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QF
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts The Big Fish Takeaway among the 636 places in South Derbyshire 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 | 636 | 87% | ← The Big Fish Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 The Big Fish Takeaway 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 Big Fish Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Anchor & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Elmsleigh Infant School School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Springfield Junior School School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Elmsleigh Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2012 |
| Clubzone Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Cadley Hill View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| ClubsComplete at Greenbank Leisure Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about The Big Fish Takeaway
What is The Big Fish Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Big Fish Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Big Fish Takeaway 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 Big Fish Takeaway last inspected?
The Big Fish Takeaway was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Big Fish Takeaway?
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 The Big Fish Takeaway compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Fish Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects The Big Fish Takeaway 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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