The Fish House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
The Fish House 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 17 October 2025, 8 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: Tolsey House Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AB
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The Fish House among the 2,513 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,513 | 88% | ← The Fish House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 The Fish House 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 The Fish House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Bull Ring Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Corner House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Old Street Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Suelo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Kin Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| The French Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about The Fish House
What is The Fish House's food hygiene rating?
The Fish House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 17 October 2025.
Is The Fish House 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 The Fish House last inspected?
The Fish House was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fish House?
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 The Fish House compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Fish House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The Fish House 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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Understanding this rating
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