Fish Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Fish Express 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: Fish Express was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: 70 Highgate, LA9 4HE
How this rating has changed
Fish Express was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Fish Express among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Fish Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comida (Food) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| 98 Highgate Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Brewery Arts Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kendal Day Centre Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brew Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Fish Express
What is Fish Express's food hygiene rating?
Fish Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Fish Express 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 Fish Express last inspected?
Fish Express was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fish Express?
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 Express compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Fish Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Fish Express 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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