Marlow Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bromley
Marlow 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
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: 57 Marlow Road, Penge, London, SE20 7YG
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Marlow Fish Bar among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← Marlow Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 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 Marlow 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 Marlow Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Anerley Team Ministry - Christ Church - TBB Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Archangels Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Apex Kids Trinity House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Marlow Fish Bar
What is Marlow Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Marlow Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Marlow 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 Marlow Fish Bar last inspected?
Marlow Fish Bar was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marlow Fish Bar?
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 Marlow Fish Bar compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Marlow Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Marlow 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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