The Dog & Duck food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Dog & Duck 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 10 April 2024, more than 2 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: The Dog And Duck 3 The Steyne, Bognor Regis, PO21 1TX
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Dog & Duck 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% | ← The Dog & Duck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Dog & Duck 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 Dog & Duck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381 Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bognor Regis Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| Beachside Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bognor Rock Shop Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| China Royal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| 16 Queensway Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Best kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about The Dog & Duck
What is The Dog & Duck's food hygiene rating?
The Dog & Duck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 10 April 2024.
Is The Dog & Duck 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 Dog & Duck last inspected?
The Dog & Duck was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 The Dog & Duck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Dog & Duck compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog & Duck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Dog & Duck 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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The Dog & Duck is one of 261 rated food businesses in Bognor Regis. See every hygiene rating in Bognor Regis →
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