New Lee Raj food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
New Lee Raj holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 1 June 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
99% of rated food businesses in Chichester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Chichester ratings →
Address: 36 Shore Road, East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8DZ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near New Lee Raj
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Chichester
In Chichester, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so New Lee Raj sits behind roughly 1,233 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,233 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← New Lee Raj | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Lee Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A S Wallace Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Ocean Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| The Boulevard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| The Shore Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ground Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Drifters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Munneries Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about New Lee Raj
What is New Lee Raj's food hygiene rating?
New Lee Raj has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chichester Council on 1 June 2026.
Is New Lee Raj 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Lee Raj last inspected?
New Lee Raj was last inspected on 1 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
How does New Lee Raj compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, while New Lee Raj holds a 4. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects New Lee Raj 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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New Lee Raj is one of 42 rated food businesses in East Wittering. See every hygiene rating in East Wittering →
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