Smart Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Smart Fish Bar 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
This is a fresh result: Smart Fish Bar was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 25-27 Queen Street, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9DZ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Smart Fish Bar among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Smart Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Smart 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 Smart Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA fruit Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Haverhill Store Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Premier Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Haverhill Kebab & Pizza Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Madeira Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Amber's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| DC4BARS Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Smart Fish Bar
What is Smart Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Smart Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Smart 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smart Fish Bar last inspected?
Smart Fish Bar was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smart Fish Bar?
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 Smart Fish Bar compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Smart Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Smart 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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