Michaels Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mole Valley
Michaels 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: 5 New Parade, Leatherhead Road, KT23 4RL
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Michaels Fish Bar among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← Michaels Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 Michaels 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 Michaels Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookham quick stop Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Happy Diner Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hylands Service Station Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bookham Bowling Club Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2021 |
| Harts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Layton's Greengrocers & Fruiterers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Carlo Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bottle and Basket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Michaels Fish Bar
What is Michaels Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Michaels Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Michaels 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 Michaels Fish Bar last inspected?
Michaels Fish Bar was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Michaels Fish Bar?
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 Michaels Fish Bar compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Michaels Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Michaels 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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