Penhill Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Adur
Penhill 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 August 2025, 11 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: 39 Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HA
How it compares in Adur
That puts Penhill Fish Bar among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Penhill Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 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 Penhill 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 Penhill Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakkus Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Andreas BBQ Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Boost Nutrition Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Beach Green Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Azul Coffee And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Penhill Fish Bar
What is Penhill Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Penhill Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Penhill 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 Penhill Fish Bar last inspected?
Penhill Fish Bar was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Penhill 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penhill Fish Bar compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Penhill Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Penhill 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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