D A Fryer Fresh Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
D A Fryer Fresh Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2018, more than 7 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: Hut 7, Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts D A Fryer Fresh Fish 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% | ← D A Fryer Fresh Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 D A Fryer Fresh Fish 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 D A Fryer Fresh Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldeburgh Fresh Fish Company Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ash Smoked Fishes Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Fish Shack Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2022 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Delphine's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2026 |
| Thai Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Chocolate Teapot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Lawsons Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about D A Fryer Fresh Fish
What is D A Fryer Fresh Fish's food hygiene rating?
D A Fryer Fresh Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 18 October 2018.
Is D A Fryer Fresh Fish 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was D A Fryer Fresh Fish last inspected?
D A Fryer Fresh Fish was last inspected on 18 October 2018, more than 7 years 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 D A Fryer Fresh Fish?
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 D A Fryer Fresh Fish 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 D A Fryer Fresh Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects D A Fryer Fresh Fish 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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