The Horringer fish bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
The Horringer 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
This is a fresh result: The Horringer fish bar was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Glastonbury Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2EX
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Horringer 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% | ← The Horringer 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 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 The Horringer 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 The Horringer fish bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Cotswold Outdoor Clothing Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| eats at Westgate School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Eric's Prime Cuts Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bridge Community Church Grocery Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Bury Bar Services Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2018 |
| Caterplus @ Cornwallis Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
Questions about The Horringer fish bar
What is The Horringer fish bar's food hygiene rating?
The Horringer fish bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 16 May 2026.
Is The Horringer 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 The Horringer fish bar last inspected?
The Horringer fish bar was last inspected on 16 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 The Horringer 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 The Horringer 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 The Horringer fish bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Horringer 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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