Gillingham Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Gillingham 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 April 2026, 3 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: 3 Livingstone Circus, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HA
How it compares in Medway
That puts Gillingham Fish Bar among the 1,576 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,576 | 80% | ← Gillingham Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Very 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 Gillingham 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 Gillingham Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Brajan Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Apna Ghar Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bon Bon (Medway) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bithoms Support Services Ltd (Success Home) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Brasenose Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Gillingham Fish Bar
What is Gillingham Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Gillingham Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Gillingham 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 Gillingham Fish Bar last inspected?
Gillingham Fish Bar was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gillingham Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gillingham Fish Bar compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Gillingham Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Gillingham 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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