Unique Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Unique 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
This is a fresh result: Unique Fish Bar was inspected on 8 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Church Road, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QH
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Unique Fish Bar among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Unique Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Unique 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 Unique Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valeries Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The White Hart Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 June 2025 |
| Arthur Cock & Son Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Pera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Strood Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Titash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Unique Fish Bar
What is Unique Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Unique Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Unique 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 Unique Fish Bar last inspected?
Unique Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Unique 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 Unique Fish Bar compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Unique Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Unique 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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