Estera Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Estera Mini Market holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 59A London Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DG
How it compares in Arun
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 1,199 rated places in Arun score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,005 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Estera Mini Market | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Estera Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Estera Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Crown Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Cake Heaven Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Admiral casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Estera Mini Market
What is Estera Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Estera Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Arun Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Estera Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Estera Mini Market last inspected?
Estera Mini Market was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Estera Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Estera Mini Market compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Estera Mini Market holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Estera Mini Market 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 1 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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