1,314 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Arun are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Arun currently has 1,314 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,203 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Fusion | PO21 1LZ | 0 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Euro market | PO21 1DW | 0 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Arundel Football Club | BN18 9PA | 1 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Ba Bay Bubble Tea and Bites | PO21 1JG | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Baps n Buns | PO22 0ES | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Bucharest super market | PO21 1PT | 1 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Curry Villa | BN17 7JQ | 1 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Estera Mini Market | PO21 1DG | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| FERRING STORES LTD | BN12 5NE | 1 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Grand Wine Ltd | BN17 5EG | 1 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Grande wine | PO22 6DF | 1 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Hantone Restaurant and Bar | BN17 5NH | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Harbour pizza & island ice cream | BN17 5LP | 1 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jeneses Community Centre & Foodbank | PO21 2AP | 1 | Sep 09, 2024 |
| Nyetimber Stores | PO21 3QD | 1 | Oct 01, 2024 |
There are currently 1,026 food businesses in Arun with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Arun depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.