Farrells Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Farrells Fish holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 November 2023, 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: Harborough Market Hall, Northampton Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9HB
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Farrells Fish sits behind roughly 678 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 678 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ← Farrells Fish | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Farrells 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 Farrells Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan Bakehouse Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bru Brothers Biltong Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Harborough Market Refills Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Market Plaice Fish&Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Little Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Garage Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Classic Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Dim Sum Master Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Farrells Fish
What is Farrells Fish's food hygiene rating?
Farrells Fish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Farrells Fish safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farrells Fish last inspected?
Farrells Fish was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farrells Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farrells Fish compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Farrells Fish holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Farrells 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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