Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire
Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 March 2017, more than 9 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.
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ← Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) 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.
Questions about Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG)
What is Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG)'s food hygiene rating?
Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 8 March 2017.
Is Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) last inspected?
Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) was last inspected on 8 March 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Mussells Fresh Fish (Reg DF62 HCG) 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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