The Fisherman (Fish Van) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
The Fisherman (Fish Van) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 June 2004, more than 22 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Street Record, Market Hill, Buntingford
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fisherman (Fish Van) sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← The Fisherman (Fish Van) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 222 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Fisherman (Fish Van) 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 Fisherman (Fish Van), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Church Other catering premises | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2006 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2011 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Efis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Louies Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Budgens Buntingford Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Peppermill Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Cheese Plate Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about The Fisherman (Fish Van)
What is The Fisherman (Fish Van)'s food hygiene rating?
The Fisherman (Fish Van) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 28 June 2004.
Is The Fisherman (Fish Van) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fisherman (Fish Van) last inspected?
The Fisherman (Fish Van) was last inspected on 28 June 2004, more than 22 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fisherman (Fish Van)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fisherman (Fish Van) compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Fisherman (Fish Van) holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Fisherman (Fish Van) 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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