Alexandra Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Alexandra Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 May 2025, 13 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: 145 Alexandra Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9LA
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Alexandra Fish Bar sits behind roughly 2,775 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Alexandra Fish Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Grange Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Central Upper Academy School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Chellos Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare @ Hirst Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Fry Fare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Ashington Minors Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Bait Box Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Alexandra Fish Bar
What is Alexandra Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Alexandra Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Alexandra Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alexandra Fish Bar last inspected?
Alexandra Fish Bar was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alexandra Fish Bar?
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 Alexandra Fish Bar compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Alexandra Fish Bar holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Alexandra 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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