The Royal Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thanet
The Royal Fish Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Thanet score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Thanet ratings →
Address: 39 Harbour Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8HA
How this rating has changed
The Royal Fish Bar has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 22 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thanet
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 1,502 rated places in Thanet score this low, about one in 300. By contrast 96% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,435 | 96% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← The Royal Fish Bar | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 18 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Royal Fish Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Royal Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| C and K Rileys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bingo Nation Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Chuck and Blade Ramsgate Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Clique Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| CG Fitness Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Clarendon & Chatham House Sixth Form Centre School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Royal Fish Bar
What is The Royal Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Thanet Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The Royal Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Royal Fish Bar last inspected?
The Royal Fish Bar was last inspected on 22 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Royal Fish Bar compare to other places in Thanet?
96% of the 1,502 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Fish Bar holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Royal 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Thanet, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The Royal Fish Bar is one of 367 rated food businesses in Ramsgate. See every hygiene rating in Ramsgate →
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