Thorpe Bay Fisheries food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rochford
Thorpe Bay Fisheries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 May 2013, more than 13 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: Cold Store Compound, Sutton Wharf, Rochehall Way
How it compares in Rochford
In Rochford, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Thorpe Bay Fisheries sits behind roughly 491 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 491 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ← Thorpe Bay Fisheries | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 106 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 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 Thorpe Bay 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 Thorpe Bay Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhills Care Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bounce Village Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bardown Barbeque Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Buddha's Burger Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Anne Boleyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Broadoaks Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Corinthians Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Thorpe Bay Fisheries
What is Thorpe Bay Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Bay Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rochford Council on 16 May 2013.
Is Thorpe Bay Fisheries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorpe Bay Fisheries last inspected?
Thorpe Bay Fisheries was last inspected on 16 May 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thorpe Bay Fisheries?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thorpe Bay Fisheries compare to other places in Rochford?
83% of the 591 rated food businesses in Rochford hold the top rating of 5, while Thorpe Bay Fisheries holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochford Council inspects Thorpe Bay 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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