Louis Fish Bar

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Louis Fish Bar is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 162 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JP, in the Castle Point local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 2025, 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Castle Point oversees 525 registered food businesses, of which 92% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Castle Point is 4.9 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.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
162 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex
Postcode
SS8 0JP
Local Authority
Castle Point
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
634192

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Louis Fish Bar?

Louis Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Castle Point.

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 Louis Fish Bar last inspected?

Louis Fish Bar was last inspected on 2025-01-09. 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 Louis Fish Bar located?

Louis Fish Bar is located at 162 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex , SS8 0JP, in the Castle Point local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS8 postcode area.