Dens Fish Bar

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Dens Fish Bar is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 163 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 0PZ, in the Chichester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chichester oversees 1,438 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chichester is 4.9 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
163 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex
Postcode
PO20 0PZ
Local Authority
Chichester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
147624

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dens Fish Bar?

Dens Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chichester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Dens Fish Bar last inspected?

Dens Fish Bar was last inspected on 2025-01-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Dens Fish Bar located?

Dens Fish Bar is located at 163 High Street, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex , PO20 0PZ, in the Chichester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO20 postcode area.