Marino Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Marino 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Maidstone score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maidstone ratings →
Address: 140B Ashford Road, Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4NA
How this rating has changed
Marino Fish Bar has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 8 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Marino Fish Bar among the 1,147 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,147 | 83% | ← Marino Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 66 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Marino Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearsted News Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2016 |
| Bakery 79 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Aura Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Active Future Maidstone Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Bearsted Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bearsted Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| After School Club At Thurnham CE Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Marino Fish Bar
What is Marino Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Marino Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Marino 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 Marino Fish Bar last inspected?
Marino Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
How does Marino Fish Bar compare to other places in Maidstone?
83% of the 1,386 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Marino Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Marino 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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Marino Fish Bar is one of 43 rated food businesses in Bearsted. See every hygiene rating in Bearsted →
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