Wick Newsagents & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Wick Newsagents & Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 137 Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JY
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Wick Newsagents & Post Office sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Wick Newsagents & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wick Newsagents & Post Office 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 Wick Newsagents & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Chicken world Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Dew Drop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| BakeAway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| AA mini market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Cornfield School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about Wick Newsagents & Post Office
What is Wick Newsagents & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Wick Newsagents & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 26 February 2020.
Is Wick Newsagents & Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wick Newsagents & Post Office last inspected?
Wick Newsagents & Post Office was last inspected on 26 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wick Newsagents & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wick Newsagents & Post Office compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Wick Newsagents & Post Office holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Wick Newsagents & Post Office 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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