Birds of paradise deli LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Birds of paradise deli LTD holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: 26 Beach Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5HT
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Birds of paradise deli LTD 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% | ← Birds of paradise deli LTD | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Birds of paradise deli LTD 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 Birds of paradise deli LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Arcade Bookshop Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cornstore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Chicken Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cassino Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Deepdene Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
Questions about Birds of paradise deli LTD
What is Birds of paradise deli LTD's food hygiene rating?
Birds of paradise deli LTD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Birds of paradise deli LTD 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birds of paradise deli LTD last inspected?
Birds of paradise deli LTD was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Birds of paradise deli LTD?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birds of paradise deli LTD compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Birds of paradise deli LTD holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Birds of paradise deli LTD 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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