Sam's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Sam's 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: 304 Biscot Road, LU3 1AZ
How it compares in Luton
That puts Sam's Fish Bar among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Sam's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sam's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| abm catering @ Riverbank Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Biscot Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Sam's Fish Bar
What is Sam's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sam's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Sam's 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 Sam's Fish Bar last inspected?
Sam's Fish Bar was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does Sam's Fish Bar compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Sam's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Sam's 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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