Elsenham Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Elsenham Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 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: 3 Robin Hood Road, Elsenham, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6EH
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Elsenham Fish Bar among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Elsenham Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Elsenham 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 Elsenham Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsenham Ce Primary School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Jeff And Eddies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Sweet Life Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Golf World Stansted Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Elsenham Fish Bar
What is Elsenham Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Elsenham Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Elsenham 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elsenham Fish Bar last inspected?
Elsenham Fish Bar was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elsenham Fish Bar?
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 Elsenham Fish Bar compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Elsenham Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Elsenham 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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