Ash Smoked Fishes food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · East Suffolk
Ash Smoked Fishes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: Hut 8, Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Ash Smoked Fishes among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Ash Smoked Fishes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Very 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 Ash Smoked Fishes 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 Ash Smoked Fishes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| D A Fryer Fresh Fish Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| The Fish Shack Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2022 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Delphine's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2026 |
| Thai Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Chocolate Teapot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Lawsons Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Ash Smoked Fishes
What is Ash Smoked Fishes's food hygiene rating?
Ash Smoked Fishes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Ash Smoked Fishes 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ash Smoked Fishes last inspected?
Ash Smoked Fishes was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ash Smoked Fishes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ash Smoked Fishes compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ash Smoked Fishes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ash Smoked Fishes 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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