Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 11 Anchor Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2QW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very 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 Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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 Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easyclean Launderette Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Chandlers Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bram Longstaffe Nursery School & Neighbourhood Nursery School Kitchen Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Barrow Sea Cadet Headquarters Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Barrow Island Community & Sports Trust Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Barrow Sea Cadets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Braklon Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away
What is Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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 Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Anchor Fish Bar and Chinese Take Away 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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