Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2025, 9 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: Plaza Mall 33-34, High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PJ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Ital Is Vital Fresh 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 Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish
What is Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish's food hygiene rating?
Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 28 September 2025.
Is Ital Is Vital Fresh 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish last inspected?
Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish was last inspected on 28 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish?
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 Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Ital Is Vital Fresh Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Ital Is Vital Fresh 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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