Gold Hill Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Gold Hill 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 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ivy Cross Supermarket Ivy Cross, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Gold Hill Fish Bar among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Gold Hill Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 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 1,119 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 Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Family Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Ivy Cross - Greggs Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Salsa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Gold Hill Fish Bar
What is Gold Hill Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Gold Hill Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill Fish Bar last inspected?
Gold Hill Fish Bar was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 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 Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill Fish Bar compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Gold Hill Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Gold Hill 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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