Watford Fresh Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Watford Fresh 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 10 December 2024, 19 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: 61 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PR
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Watford Fresh Fish sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Watford Fresh Fish | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 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 Watford 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 Watford Fresh Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
Questions about Watford Fresh Fish
What is Watford Fresh Fish's food hygiene rating?
Watford Fresh Fish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Watford Fresh 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 Watford Fresh Fish last inspected?
Watford Fresh Fish was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Watford 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watford Fresh Fish compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Watford Fresh Fish holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Watford 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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