Takeley Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Takeley 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
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dunmow Road, Takeley, CM22 6SH
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Takeley Fish Bar among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Takeley Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Takeley 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 Takeley Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Four Ashes Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2025 |
| Takeley Kebab Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Londis And Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Yogi Pharmacies Takeley Retailers - other | 169 yards away | Exempt | |
| Takeley News Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Stir Food Ltd School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Essex Boys And Girls Clubs Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Takeley Fish Bar
What is Takeley Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Takeley Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Takeley 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 Takeley Fish Bar last inspected?
Takeley Fish Bar was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Takeley 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Takeley Fish Bar compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Takeley Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Takeley 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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