359 bistro bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
359 bistro bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: 359 bistro bar was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1EU
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so 359 bistro bar sits behind roughly 1,136 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,005 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← 359 bistro bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 359 bistro bar 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 359 bistro bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dlight Express Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bonito Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Crawford Care Home Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Allied Care Fairhaven Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Admiral casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about 359 bistro bar
What is 359 bistro bar's food hygiene rating?
359 bistro bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 2 June 2026.
Is 359 bistro bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was 359 bistro bar last inspected?
359 bistro bar was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 359 bistro bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 359 bistro bar compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while 359 bistro bar holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects 359 bistro bar 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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