M D's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
M D'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 13 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 147 London Road, Kettering, NN15 6NQ
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts M D's Fish Bar among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← M D's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 M D's 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 M D's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brew 52 - 6th Form Cafe School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Argyll Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Compass Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Christ the King Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Consensus Homes - Heatherington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Aura Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
Questions about M D's Fish Bar
What is M D's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
M D's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 13 February 2024.
Is M D'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 M D's Fish Bar last inspected?
M D's Fish Bar was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M D's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 M D's Fish Bar compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and M D's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects M D'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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