Holt Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Norfolk
Holt Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Holt Fish Bar was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Shirehall Plain, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6HT
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Holt Fish Bar among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Holt Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Holt 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 Holt Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby Seal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Krusty Loaf Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Byfords Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Michael's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Folly Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Starlings Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Folly Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Adrian Hill Fine Art Other catering premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2015 |
Questions about Holt Fish Bar
What is Holt Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Holt Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Holt 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holt Fish Bar last inspected?
Holt Fish Bar was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holt 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holt Fish Bar compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Holt Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Holt 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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