Ocean Fisheries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Ocean Fisheries 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: 40 Watling Avenue Edgware, HA8 0LR
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Ocean Fisheries among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Ocean Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 225 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 514 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 Very 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 Ocean Fisheries 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 Ocean Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryana Fish And Meat Market Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| A5 pizza & chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Aksu Food Centre Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Appletree Court Care Home Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aroma Bakerky Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Algarve Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alkis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Ocean Fisheries
What is Ocean Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Ocean Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Ocean Fisheries 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 Ocean Fisheries last inspected?
Ocean Fisheries was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ocean Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ocean Fisheries compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,353 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Ocean Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Ocean Fisheries 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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