Desford Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hinckley and Bosworth
Desford 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 28 November 2023, more than 2 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: 41 - 43 St Martins Drive, Desford, Leicester, LE9 9GX
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Desford Fish Bar among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Desford Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Desford 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 Desford Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desford Shop And Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Little India Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Little India Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Desford Primary School Extra Time Club Caring Premises | 224 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chapel Lane Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Martins Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Blue Bell Inn And Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Desford Fish Bar
What is Desford Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Desford Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 28 November 2023.
Is Desford 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 Desford Fish Bar last inspected?
Desford Fish Bar was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Desford Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Desford Fish Bar compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Desford Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Desford 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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