Fish 'N' Chick'N food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hertfordshire
Fish 'N' Chick'N 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 24 April 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: 8 Thorley Centre, Villiers Sur Marne Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4EG
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Fish 'N' Chick'N among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Fish 'N' Chick'N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 Fish 'N' Chick'N 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 Fish 'N' Chick'N, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Albert's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Jades Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Funzone Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Fish Inn Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Early Birds And Night Owls Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Fish 'N' Chick'N
What is Fish 'N' Chick'N's food hygiene rating?
Fish 'N' Chick'N has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Fish 'N' Chick'N 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 Fish 'N' Chick'N last inspected?
Fish 'N' Chick'N was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fish 'N' Chick'N?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fish 'N' Chick'N compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fish 'N' Chick'N is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Fish 'N' Chick'N 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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