The Blue Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
The Blue 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: 23 High Street, Raunds, Northamptonshire, NN9 6HS
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Blue Fish Bar among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Blue Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 The Blue 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 Blue Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raunds Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Taste Of Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Mughal Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 May 2026 |
| Raunds Community Cafe / Food Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Raunds BBQ Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Raunds Express Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Raunds Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Fish Bar
What is The Blue Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Blue 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 Blue Fish Bar last inspected?
The Blue Fish Bar was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blue Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Blue Fish Bar compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Blue Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Blue 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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