Fresh Fish Ville food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hertsmere
Fresh Fish Ville holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: 189 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1AW
How it compares in Hertsmere
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 719 rated places in Hertsmere score this low, about one in 180. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Fresh Fish Ville | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fresh Fish Ville the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fresh Fish Ville, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben And Ollie's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barracuda Other catering premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Daisy Express Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Creams Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cake Box Borehamwood Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baxter Storey UK Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Fresh Fish Ville
What is Fresh Fish Ville's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Fish Ville has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hertsmere Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Fresh Fish Ville safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fresh Fish Ville last inspected?
Fresh Fish Ville was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fresh Fish Ville?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh Fish Ville compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Fresh Fish Ville holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Fresh Fish Ville 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hertsmere, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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