Nicki's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dudley
Nicki's Fish Bar 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 6 February 2020, more than 6 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: Hurst Green Shopping Centre, 9 Woodbury Road, Halesowen, B62 9RH
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Nicki's Fish Bar among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Nicki's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Very 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 Nicki'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 Nicki's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Big John’s Quinton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Balti Towers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| A star convenience Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Banga Sweet Center Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| AIP C/O Olive Hill Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
Questions about Nicki's Fish Bar
What is Nicki's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Nicki's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 6 February 2020.
Is Nicki'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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nicki's Fish Bar last inspected?
Nicki's Fish Bar was last inspected on 6 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nicki's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Nicki's Fish Bar compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Nicki's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Nicki'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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