Fish Box on The Fens food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hartlepool
Fish Box on The Fens 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: Fish Box on The Fens was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 402 Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 2LS
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Fish Box on The Fens among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% 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 | 672 | 91% | ← Fish Box on The Fens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Fish Box on The Fens 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 Fish Box on The Fens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fens Primary School School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bambino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Deen's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cash Care Mini Market (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Cantonese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Eskdale Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Fish Box on The Fens
What is Fish Box on The Fens's food hygiene rating?
Fish Box on The Fens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Fish Box on The Fens 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 Fish Box on The Fens last inspected?
Fish Box on The Fens was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fish Box on The Fens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Fish Box on The Fens compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Fish Box on The Fens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Fish Box on The Fens 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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