Big Fish Little Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Big Fish Little Fish 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 23 May 2024, 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: Easy Fish Company 74 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5JH
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Big Fish Little Fish among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Big Fish Little Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Big Fish Little Fish 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 Big Fish Little Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Masala Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| AD Lang Butchers Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Fold Fermentary Other catering premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Guild for Lifelong Learning Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Ashdene Independant Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Coach & Four Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Big Fish Little Fish
What is Big Fish Little Fish's food hygiene rating?
Big Fish Little Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Big Fish Little Fish 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 Big Fish Little Fish last inspected?
Big Fish Little Fish was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Fish Little Fish?
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 Big Fish Little Fish compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Big Fish Little Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Big Fish Little 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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