Charlies Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wolverhampton
Charlies Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: 22 - 24 Lichfield Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DG
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Charlies Fish Bar among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Charlies Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 Charlies 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 Charlies Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| African Caribbean Market Limited Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bains Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Charlies Fish Bar
What is Charlies Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Charlies Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Charlies 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlies Fish Bar last inspected?
Charlies Fish Bar was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Charlies 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlies Fish Bar compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Charlies Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Charlies 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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