Royal Oak Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chichester
Royal Oak Fish Bar 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 6 February 2026, 7 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: 6 Oakfield Road, East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8RP
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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
That puts Royal Oak Fish Bar among the 1,233 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 | 1,233 | 95% | ← Royal Oak Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 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.
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 Royal Oak Fish 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 Royal Oak Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosario's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Wittering Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Front Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Knead Bakery Other catering premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Calamitys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Candies Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Horrocks Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Splits Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Royal Oak Fish Bar
What is Royal Oak Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Royal Oak Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Oak Fish Bar last inspected?
Royal Oak Fish Bar was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 7 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 Royal Oak Fish Bar?
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 Royal Oak Fish Bar compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Royal Oak Fish 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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