The Battered Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Flintshire
The Battered Fish 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: The Battered Fish, Station Road, Talacre, CH8 9RD
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts The Battered Fish among the 1,062 places in Flintshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,062 | 88% | ← The Battered Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 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 The Battered Fish 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 The Battered Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwyd Bakeries Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Site Shop Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Talbot Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 September 2025 |
| Talacre Community Centre Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Genuine Dining Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Saipem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dangerpoint Visitor Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Amber Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Battered Fish
What is The Battered Fish's food hygiene rating?
The Battered Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 7 March 2025.
Is The Battered Fish 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 The Battered Fish last inspected?
The Battered Fish was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Battered Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Battered Fish compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Battered Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects The Battered Fish 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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