A1 Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
A1 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: 234 London Road, Balderton, Newark on Trent, NG24 3HD
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts A1 Fish Bar among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← A1 Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 A1 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 A1 Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balderton Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chesters Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Balderton Village Day Nursery Caring Premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Hotbox Gym & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Balderton Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Jennys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chuter Ede Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about A1 Fish Bar
What is A1 Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
A1 Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 8 October 2025.
Is A1 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 A1 Fish Bar last inspected?
A1 Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A1 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 A1 Fish Bar compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects A1 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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