Sam Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havant
Sam 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 15 May 2025, 13 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.
Address: 347 Milton Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8LH
How it compares in Havant
That puts Sam Fish Bar among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← Sam Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Sam 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 Sam Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active8 Minds Woodcroft Holiday Club Caring Premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Woodcroft Primary School School/college/university | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bayith Rest Home Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bayith House Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Asda Express Westons PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Cowplain Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Cowplain Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Borrow Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Sam Fish Bar
What is Sam Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sam Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Sam 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 Sam Fish Bar last inspected?
Sam Fish Bar was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sam Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sam Fish Bar compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Sam Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Sam 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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