GCH Fishmongers food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Central Bedfordshire
GCH Fishmongers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: GCH Fishmongers was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: Drapers Farm, Beancroft Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0QE
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How this rating has changed
GCH Fishmongers was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts GCH Fishmongers among the 1,150 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← GCH Fishmongers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 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 GCH Fishmongers 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 GCH Fishmongers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakelands Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Travelrest Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Deli 290 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2024 |
| Marston Mortaine Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Shellbe's Bites & Delights Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2025 |
| Moreteyne Manor Country Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ingle & Caves Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about GCH Fishmongers
What is GCH Fishmongers's food hygiene rating?
GCH Fishmongers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 July 2026.
Is GCH Fishmongers 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GCH Fishmongers last inspected?
GCH Fishmongers was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at GCH Fishmongers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GCH Fishmongers compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and GCH Fishmongers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects GCH Fishmongers 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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GCH Fishmongers is one of 23 rated food businesses in Marston Moretaine. See every hygiene rating in Marston Moretaine →
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