Atlantic Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Atlantic Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2025, 12 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: 128 High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Atlantic Fish Bar 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% | ← Atlantic Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Atlantic 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 Atlantic Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGs Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| A Piece Of Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bargain Point Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Golden Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Daisy's Delights Manufacturers/packers | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| First & Last Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
Questions about Atlantic Fish Bar
What is Atlantic Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Atlantic Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Atlantic 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atlantic Fish Bar last inspected?
Atlantic Fish Bar was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 Atlantic Fish Bar?
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 Atlantic Fish Bar 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 Atlantic Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Atlantic 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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