Punch and Judy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
Punch and Judy 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 28 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 13 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RJ
How it compares in Arun
That puts Punch and Judy among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Punch and Judy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Punch and Judy 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 Punch and Judy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonito Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Dlight Express Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Good & Fair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Crawford Care Home Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Allied Care Fairhaven Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Punch and Judy
What is Punch and Judy's food hygiene rating?
Punch and Judy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 28 March 2023.
Is Punch and Judy 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 Punch and Judy last inspected?
Punch and Judy was last inspected on 28 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Punch and Judy?
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 Punch and Judy compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Punch and Judy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Punch and Judy 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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Punch and Judy is one of 261 rated food businesses in Bognor Regis. See every hygiene rating in Bognor Regis →
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