Stanford Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
Stanford Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 5 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: 2A King Street, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 0HL
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts Stanford Fish Bar among the 833 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 833 | 71% | ← Stanford Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 120 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 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 Stanford 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 Stanford Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tams Treats And Sweets Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Prime Cut Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Welcome Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Sparkling Angels Nursery Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Stanford Fish Bar
What is Stanford Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Stanford Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Stanford 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stanford Fish Bar last inspected?
Stanford Fish Bar was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stanford Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stanford Fish Bar compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,167 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Stanford Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Stanford 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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