The Valley Fish Bar
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The Valley Fish Bar is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 7 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6TE, in the Lichfield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lichfield oversees 861 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lichfield is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Valley Fish Bar?
The Valley Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lichfield.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Valley Fish Bar last inspected?
The Valley Fish Bar was last inspected on 2024-11-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Valley Fish Bar located?
The Valley Fish Bar is located at 7 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire , WS13 6TE, in the Lichfield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WS13 postcode area.