Paddy's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chichester
Paddy's Plaice 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 15 May 2026, 2 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: The Fishing Beach, Kingsway, Selsey, PO20 0SZ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Paddy's Plaice 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% | ← Paddy's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Paddy's Plaice 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 Paddy's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selsey Willows Seafood Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Julie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Selsey Shellfish Direct Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| East Beach Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Enticotts Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ian Francis And Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Jabir Indian Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Nice Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Paddy's Plaice
What is Paddy's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Paddy's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Paddy's Plaice 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 Paddy's Plaice last inspected?
Paddy's Plaice was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 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 Paddy's Plaice?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paddy's Plaice compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Paddy's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Paddy's Plaice 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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