The Fish Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
The Fish Shop 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: The Fish Shop was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Fish Shop Ltd, 7A - 7B Bridge Street, Writtle, CM1 3EY
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts The Fish Shop among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← The Fish Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 The Fish Shop 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 Fish Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agility Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| ARU The Garden Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bookers Cash And Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| 2MT Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| BP Chelmsford SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Chelmsford Plastic Bacon Stand Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Fish Shop
What is The Fish Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Fish Shop 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 The Fish Shop last inspected?
The Fish Shop was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fish Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fish Shop compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and The Fish Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects The Fish Shop 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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