Yates Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Yates 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 18 September 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: 15 - 21 Old Pier Street, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8AH
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Yates Fish Bar among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Yates Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Yates Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Yung's Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Walton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| EastCoast5 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2025 |
| Bianca's Coffee House \& Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Cosy Home and Gifts Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Family Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Yates Fish Bar
What is Yates Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Yates Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Yates 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 Yates Fish Bar last inspected?
Yates Fish Bar was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Yates Fish Bar compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Yates Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Yates 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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Yates Fish Bar is one of 63 rated food businesses in Walton on the Naze. See every hygiene rating in Walton on the Naze →
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