Fairwater Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torfaen
Fairwater 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 5 May 2026, 2 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: 15 Fairwater Square, Fairwater, NP44 4TA
How it compares in Torfaen
That puts Fairwater Fish Bar among the 513 places in Torfaen holding top marks, 72% 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 | 513 | 72% | ← Fairwater Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 72 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 Fairwater 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 Fairwater Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklins Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Fairewater coffee cwmbran Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Fairhill Warm Welcome Space Other catering premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Coed Eva Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Blenheim Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Blinkin Owl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Fairwater Fish Bar
What is Fairwater Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Fairwater Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torfaen Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Fairwater 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 Fairwater Fish Bar last inspected?
Fairwater Fish Bar was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torfaen Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fairwater 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 Fairwater Fish Bar compare to other places in Torfaen?
72% of the 709 rated food businesses in Torfaen hold the top rating of 5, and Fairwater Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torfaen Council inspects Fairwater 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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