Ongar Road Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brentwood
Ongar Road 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 9 March 2026, 4 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: 71 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AZ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Ongar Road Fish Bar among the 554 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 84% 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 | 554 | 84% | ← Ongar Road Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Ongar Road 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 Ongar Road Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Cryo Wellness Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Havens Hospices Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
Questions about Ongar Road Fish Bar
What is Ongar Road Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Ongar Road Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Ongar Road 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 Ongar Road Fish Bar last inspected?
Ongar Road Fish Bar was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ongar Road Fish Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ongar Road Fish Bar compare to other places in Brentwood?
84% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Ongar Road Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Ongar Road 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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