Melton Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Melton 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Station Road, Melton, Suffolk, IP12 1PT
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Melton Fish Bar among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Melton Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Melton 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 Melton Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Poppy's Pantry Woodbridge Packaging Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Honey + Harvey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Pitstop Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Deben Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Melton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2015 |
| Reuben's Events Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Melton Fish Bar
What is Melton Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Melton Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Melton 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 Melton Fish Bar last inspected?
Melton Fish Bar was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Melton 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 Melton Fish Bar compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Melton Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Melton 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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