Stalbridge Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Stalbridge 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Ring Street, Stalbridge, DT10 2LZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Stalbridge Fish Bar among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Stalbridge Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Stalbridge 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 Stalbridge Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dike and Son Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Stalbridge Retail Ltd. Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Vera's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Else Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Old Rectory Residential Home Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Stalbridge Fish Bar
What is Stalbridge Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Stalbridge Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Stalbridge 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 Stalbridge Fish Bar last inspected?
Stalbridge Fish Bar was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stalbridge Fish Bar?
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 Stalbridge Fish Bar compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Stalbridge Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Stalbridge 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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