St. James Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southampton
St. James 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: St. James Fish Bar was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 17 St. James Road, Southampton, SO15 5FB
How it compares in Southampton
That puts St. James Fish Bar among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← St. James Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 St. James 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.
Questions about St. James Fish Bar
What is St. James Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
St. James Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 6 July 2026.
Is St. James 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 St. James Fish Bar last inspected?
St. James Fish Bar was last inspected on 6 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. James 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St. James Fish Bar compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and St. James Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects St. James 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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