The Fish Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
The Fish Shack 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: 84 Shackerdale Road, Leicester, LE2 6HS
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts The Fish Shack among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← The Fish Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 The Fish Shack 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 The Fish Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| AD Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aylestone Park Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| All Saints Primarty School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Fish Shack
What is The Fish Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Fish Shack 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 The Fish Shack last inspected?
The Fish Shack was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fish Shack?
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 The Fish Shack compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Fish Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects The Fish Shack 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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