Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dacorum
Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: 55 High Street, Markyate, AL3 8PJ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 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 Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House 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 Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| Nook Other catering premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Markyate Pharmacy Retailers - other | 84 yards away | Exempt | |
| Olive Naturally Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Markyate Grill at Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Prudens Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House
What is Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House 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 Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House last inspected?
Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House 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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