The Richmond Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Richmond Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: Richmond Arms 224 London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1AU
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Richmond Arms sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← The Richmond Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Richmond Arms 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 Richmond Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aronel Cottage Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Aldersmead Care Home Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Bognor War Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cake Heaven Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Bright Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| CJ Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Crown Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about The Richmond Arms
What is The Richmond Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Richmond Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Richmond Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Richmond Arms last inspected?
The Richmond Arms was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Richmond Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Richmond Arms compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The Richmond Arms holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Richmond Arms 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Richmond Arms is one of 261 rated food businesses in Bognor Regis. See every hygiene rating in Bognor Regis →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.arun.gov.uk
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