The Fish Bowl food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hastings
The Fish Bowl holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: Restaurant And Premises 6 - 7 York Buildings Wellington Place, Hastings, TN34 1NN
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Fish Bowl among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← The Fish Bowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 The Fish Bowl 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 The Fish Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Cafe La Mer Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Fish Bowl
What is The Fish Bowl's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 2 December 2024.
Is The Fish Bowl 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fish Bowl last inspected?
The Fish Bowl was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fish Bowl?
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 The Fish Bowl compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Fish Bowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Fish Bowl 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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