Harrow Fresh Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
Harrow Fresh Fish holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 January 2023, more than 3 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: 266 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8DY
How it compares in Harrow
A 2 is rare: only 63 of 1,551 rated places in Harrow score this low, about one in 25. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ← Harrow Fresh Fish | |
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Harrow Fresh Fish the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harrow Fresh Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abis Supermarket Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Adam's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aavjo express, Unit 5, South Harrow Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Best Booze Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Harrow Fresh Fish
What is Harrow Fresh Fish's food hygiene rating?
Harrow Fresh Fish has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Harrow Council on 5 January 2023.
Is Harrow Fresh Fish safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Harrow Fresh Fish last inspected?
Harrow Fresh Fish was last inspected on 5 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrow Fresh Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrow Fresh Fish compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Harrow Fresh Fish holds a 2. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Harrow 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Harrow, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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