Fish Boss food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dover
Fish Boss 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
This is a fresh result: Fish Boss was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25 New Street, Dover, CT17 9AJ
How it compares in Dover
That puts Fish Boss among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Fish Boss | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 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 Very 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 Fish Boss 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 Fish Boss, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Biggin Off Licence Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Bubble Tea Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Hello Dim Sum Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Amarillos Food Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Anikeoniworobo Global ltd Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Chaplins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Brunch Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Fish Boss
What is Fish Boss's food hygiene rating?
Fish Boss has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Fish Boss 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 Fish Boss last inspected?
Fish Boss was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fish Boss?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fish Boss compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Fish Boss is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Fish Boss 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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