Sharricks Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Sharricks 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 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 46 Main Road, Long Bennington, NG23 5DJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Sharricks Fish Bar among the 917 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 917 | 84% | ← Sharricks Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Sharricks 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 Sharricks Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ashiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 December 2024 |
| Baker's at sixtytwo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Whittakers Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Long Bennington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Long Bennington Pre-School Caring Premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Kings Farm Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mama's Cake Corner & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Sharricks Fish Bar
What is Sharricks Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sharricks Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Sharricks 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 Sharricks Fish Bar last inspected?
Sharricks Fish Bar was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sharricks 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 Sharricks Fish Bar compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Sharricks Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Sharricks 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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