What is the average food hygiene rating in Arun?

The average food hygiene rating in Arun is 4.74 out of 5, across 1,201 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Arun compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.2% of rated premises in Arun hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Arun 120 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Arun have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,011 food businesses in Arun hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.2% of the 1,201 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Arun have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in Arun are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Arun food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Arun (1,334 establishments on record, 1,201 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Arun

In Arun, 84.2% of 1,201 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.74/5. These figures cover 1,334 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Arun has 1,011 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,201 rated premises (84.2%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

5★ share: 84.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.5 pp
National rank: 120 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Arun

5★ Very Good

1,011 (84.2%)

4★ Good

129 (10.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

30 (2.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

20 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.2%)

Plus 102 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 102 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Arun: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Arun?: The average food hygiene rating in Arun is 4.74 out of 5, across 1,201 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Arun compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.2% of rated premises in Arun hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Arun 120 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Arun have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,011 food businesses in Arun hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.2% of the 1,201 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Arun have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in Arun are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Arun food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Arun (1,334 establishments on record, 1,201 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Arun

Bradshaw LodgeCaring Premises · Bradshaw Lodge Care Home Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex · PO22 9PA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Little London Tea ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 188 Pagham Road, Pagham, West Sussex · PO21 3QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Fino RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Flansham Lane, Felpham, West Sussex · PO22 6AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
La Saucy SalsaRetailers - other · PO21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
South coast pizza and chickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Central Buildings London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex · PO21 1PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Chestnut Treehouse Hospice (White Oaks)Caring Premises · Chestnut Tree House Childrens Hospice Dover Lane, Angmering, West Sussex · BN18 9PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Flying FortressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Flying Fortress Ford Airfield Industrial Estate Rollaston Park, Ford, West Sussex · BN18 0HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
On the cobblesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex · BN18 9AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Warmere CourtCaring Premises · Warmere Court Downview Way, Yapton, West Sussex · BN18 0HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Grill BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Confect Etc Kiosks The Promenade Coastguard Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Williams Fast Foods Fish N ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Trading Kiosk The Promenade, Littlehampton, West Sussex
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Angmering Lawn Tennis ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Angmering On Sea Lawn Tennis Club Homelands Avenue, East Preston, West Sussex · BN16 1PS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Arun

Jasmine houseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 164 Pagham Road, Pagham, West Sussex · PO21 3QD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
The station express cafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe Bognor Regis Railway Station Station Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex · PO21 1BP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Euro marketRetailers - other · 5A Canada Grove, Bognor Regis, West Sussex · PO21 1DW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Arundel Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Arundel Football Ground Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex · BN18 9PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2024
Curry VillaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Wick Parade Wick Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex · BN17 7JQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 September 2025
Bucharest super marketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 72 London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex · PO21 1PT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
Estera Mini MarketRetailers - other · 59A London Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex · PO21 1DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
Hantone Restaurant and BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Selborne Place Selborne Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex · BN17 5NH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,334 real Food Standards Agency records for Arun, of which 1,201 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.