The Pier Fish Company

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-06-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Pier Fish Company is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at Pier Fish Company At, The Pier, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, IP11 2AB, in the East Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 June 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Suffolk oversees 2,570 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Suffolk is 4.8 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
Pier Fish Company At, The Pier, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe
Postcode
IP11 2AB
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
998101

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Pier Fish Company?

The Pier Fish Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Suffolk.

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 Pier Fish Company last inspected?

The Pier Fish Company was last inspected on 2024-06-17. 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 Pier Fish Company located?

The Pier Fish Company is located at Pier Fish Company At, The Pier, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe , IP11 2AB, in the East Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP11 postcode area.