Baldock Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Baldock Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: 16 High Street, Baldock, SG7 6AS
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Baldock Fish Bar among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Baldock Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Baldock Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bombay Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Baldock Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Baldock Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2015 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Costcutter Supermarket Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Baldock Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Batch Fifty Two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Baldock Fish Bar
What is Baldock Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Baldock Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Baldock Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baldock Fish Bar last inspected?
Baldock Fish Bar was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Baldock Fish Bar compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Baldock Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Baldock 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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