Cowley Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hillingdon
Cowley 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 7 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: 28 High Road, UB8 2HL
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Cowley Fish Bar among the 1,284 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← Cowley Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 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 Cowley 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 Cowley Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club - Cowley St Laurence School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2010 |
| Butterflies Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2014 |
| Apples and Cherries Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Canopy Vine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| 1966 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Cowley Fish Bar
What is Cowley Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Cowley Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Cowley 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 Cowley Fish Bar last inspected?
Cowley Fish Bar was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cowley 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 Cowley Fish Bar compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Cowley Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Cowley 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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