SVL Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
SVL Foods holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: 44 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2PN
How it compares in Arun
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,166 rated places in Arun score this low, about one in 117. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← SVL Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 SVL Foods the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to SVL Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Moi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Fais Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Arun Lodge Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ellasdale - Aspens Charities Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cherington Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aldwick Café and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Ashton Manor Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about SVL Foods
What is SVL Foods's food hygiene rating?
SVL Foods has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Arun Council on 26 March 2026.
Is SVL Foods safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was SVL Foods last inspected?
SVL Foods was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 SVL Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SVL Foods compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while SVL Foods holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects SVL Foods 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Arun, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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SVL Foods is one of 261 rated food businesses in Bognor Regis. See every hygiene rating in Bognor Regis →
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