Moby Dicks Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Moby Dicks 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
This is a fresh result: Moby Dicks Fish Bar was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 Glebe Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 6JT
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Moby Dicks Fish Bar among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Moby Dicks Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 Moby Dicks 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 Moby Dicks Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajwaa Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chahals Off Licence Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bedlington West End Primary School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bedlington Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Bedlington Service Station Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Adams Bakehouse & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ashianna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Astons Late Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
Questions about Moby Dicks Fish Bar
What is Moby Dicks Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Moby Dicks Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Moby Dicks 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 Moby Dicks Fish Bar last inspected?
Moby Dicks Fish Bar was last inspected on 6 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Moby Dicks Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Moby Dicks Fish Bar compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Moby Dicks Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Moby Dicks 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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