Passage To India (WS) Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Passage To India (WS) Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: 15 The Square, Barnham, PO22 0HB
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% | ← Passage To India (WS) Ltd | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Passage To India (WS) Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled 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 Passage To India (WS) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Gio’s Espresso and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Barnham Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Barnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Lantern House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Interchange Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Platform Coffee Shop Barnham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Henson Court Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Passage To India (WS) Ltd
What is Passage To India (WS) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Passage To India (WS) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Arun Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Passage To India (WS) Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Passage To India (WS) Ltd last inspected?
Passage To India (WS) Ltd was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Passage To India (WS) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Passage To India (WS) Ltd compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Passage To India (WS) Ltd holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Passage To India (WS) 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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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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