Netherton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dudley
Netherton Fish Bar holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Netherton Fish Bar was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 94 Cinder Bank, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9BP
How it compares in Dudley
A 1 is rare: only 44 of 2,160 rated places in Dudley score this low, about one in 49. By contrast 62% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ← Netherton Fish Bar | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Netherton Fish Bar the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. 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 Netherton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Netherton Fish Bar
What is Netherton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Netherton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Dudley Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Netherton Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Netherton Fish Bar last inspected?
Netherton Fish Bar was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Netherton Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Netherton Fish Bar compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Netherton Fish Bar holds a 1. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Netherton 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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A rating of 1 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 Dudley, 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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