James Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Conwy
James Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: 117 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7SG
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so James Fish Bar sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← James Fish Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 James 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 James Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bae Waves Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Dynasty Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Black Cloak Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Greenfield Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Amanda's Tea Room - Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Life & Harvest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Jacks burger colwyn bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Eirias High School School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about James Fish Bar
What is James Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
James Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 23 April 2026.
Is James Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was James Fish Bar last inspected?
James Fish Bar was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at James Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does James Fish Bar compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while James Fish Bar holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects James 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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