Equinox Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sutton
Equinox 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: 150 London Road, Hackbridge, SM6 7HF
How it compares in Sutton
That puts Equinox Fish Bar among the 872 places in Sutton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 872 | 75% | ← Equinox Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 139 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 Equinox 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 Equinox Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B Convenience Store Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Allsorts News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Equinox Fish Bar
What is Equinox Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Equinox Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Equinox 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 Equinox Fish Bar last inspected?
Equinox Fish Bar was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Equinox Fish Bar?
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 Equinox Fish Bar compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and Equinox Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects Equinox 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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