Smokey's Ocean Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
Smokey's Ocean Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Smokey's Ocean Bar was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Waterfront Quays, West Sands Caravan Park, Mill Lane, PO20 9BH
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Smokey's Ocean Bar among the 1,250 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Smokey's Ocean Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Smokey's Ocean 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 Smokey's Ocean Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above The Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Box Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Millies Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Shore Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Bayside Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Box Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Selby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Nisalocal Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Smokey's Ocean Bar
What is Smokey's Ocean Bar's food hygiene rating?
Smokey's Ocean Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Smokey's Ocean Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokey's Ocean Bar last inspected?
Smokey's Ocean Bar was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokey's Ocean Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokey's Ocean Bar compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Smokey's Ocean Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Smokey's Ocean 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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