Board Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Board Cafe 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: Unit D Banjo Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5FL
How it compares in Arun
That puts Board Cafe 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% | ← Board Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Board Cafe 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 Board Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Beach Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2021 |
| Barnkids LTD School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Arundel Care Services Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Caterplus @ anchor St Catherines Court Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Consensus Support Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| East Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Freds Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Fire Service National Benevolent Fund Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Board Cafe
What is Board Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Board Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Board Cafe 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 Board Cafe last inspected?
Board Cafe was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Board Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Board Cafe compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Board Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Board Cafe 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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