Just Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Just 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: 9B - 9C, West Bay, DT6 4EN
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 96% of rated places manage a 5, so Just Fish sits behind roughly 3,813 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,813 | 96% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ← Just Fish | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Just 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 Just Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMMII Gs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Anchors Aweigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| By the Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Haddon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Custom Maid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Rise Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Just Fish
What is Just Fish's food hygiene rating?
Just Fish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Just 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 Just Fish last inspected?
Just Fish was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Just Fish?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Just Fish compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Just Fish holds a 4. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Just 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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