European Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
European Supermarket 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 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: 11 Linden Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 2AL
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% | ← European Supermarket | |
| 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 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 European Supermarket 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 European Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aldyn Care Home Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Friend's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Crown Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bright Moon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cake Heaven Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
Questions about European Supermarket
What is European Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
European Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Arun Council on 20 November 2025.
Is European Supermarket 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 European Supermarket last inspected?
European Supermarket 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 European Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 European Supermarket compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while European Supermarket holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects European Supermarket 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
European Supermarket is one of 261 rated food businesses in Bognor Regis. See every hygiene rating in Bognor Regis →
Arun inspects and rates 1,311 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Arun →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.arun.gov.uk
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