Patel News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Patel News 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 6 January 2021, more than 5 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: 29 West Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1XA
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Patel News 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% | ← Patel News | |
| 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 Very 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 Patel News 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 Patel News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bognor Regis Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| Beachside Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| China Royal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| 16 Queensway Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Best kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Bognor Rock Shop Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
Questions about Patel News
What is Patel News's food hygiene rating?
Patel News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 6 January 2021.
Is Patel News 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 Patel News last inspected?
Patel News was last inspected on 6 January 2021, more than 5 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 Patel News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patel News compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Patel News holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Patel News 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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