Box Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chichester
Box Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 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.
Address: West Sands Caravan Park, Mill Lane, Selsey, PO20 9BH
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Box Fish among the 1,254 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← Box Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 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 119 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 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 Box Fish 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 Box Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Above The Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Box Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Millies Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Shore Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Smokey's Ocean Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| The Bayside Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Nisalocal Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Box Fish
What is Box Fish's food hygiene rating?
Box Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Box Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Box Fish last inspected?
Box Fish was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months 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 Box Fish?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Box Fish compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Box Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Box Fish 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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