Bentley's on the Beach food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Bentley's on the Beach holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 August 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 A Banjo Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5FL
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bentley's on the Beach sits behind roughly 1,005 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,005 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Bentley's on the Beach | |
| 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 144 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 Very good
- 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 Bentley's on the Beach 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 Bentley's on the Beach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Bentley's on the Beach
What is Bentley's on the Beach's food hygiene rating?
Bentley's on the Beach has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Bentley's on the Beach safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bentley's on the Beach last inspected?
Bentley's on the Beach was last inspected on 20 August 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 Bentley's on the Beach?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bentley's on the Beach compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Bentley's on the Beach holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Bentley's on the Beach 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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