The Fishermans Joy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chichester
The Fishermans Joy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: 71 East Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0BU
How it compares in Chichester
That puts The Fishermans Joy 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% | ← The Fishermans Joy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Fishermans Joy 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 The Fishermans Joy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Seal Primary Academy School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Beech Tree Childcare Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| The Lifeboat Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Selsey Lifeboat Shop Retailers - other | 397 yards away | Exempt | |
| Potters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Rolys Pie And Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Auntie Ro's Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Julie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about The Fishermans Joy
What is The Fishermans Joy's food hygiene rating?
The Fishermans Joy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Fishermans Joy 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fishermans Joy last inspected?
The Fishermans Joy was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 The Fishermans Joy?
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 The Fishermans Joy compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and The Fishermans Joy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects The Fishermans Joy 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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