Food hygiene ratings in Shoreham-by-Sea
There are 171 food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Adur Council. A further 11 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Shoreham-by-Sea
86% of rated businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 6 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Adur as a whole, 90% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Shoreham-by-Sea does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 137 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 5 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Shoreham-by-Sea
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks Bistro and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
| The Amsterdam Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
| The Bridge Shoreham Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| Mulberry Stores Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 July 2024 |
| Suter's Yard Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 January 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Shoreham Academy School/college/university | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Shoreham-by-Sea
How many food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea have a hygiene rating?
171 food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Adur Council. 160 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea?
86% of rated businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Shoreham-by-Sea?
6 food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea?
Environmental health officers at Adur Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Adur
Food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea
- 3 Spoons 5 - Very good
- 43 The Station Coffee 5 - Very good
- Adur Outdoor Activities Centre 5 - Very good
- Age UK West Sussex 5 - Very good
- Albion Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Amore Coffee 5 - Very good
- Apres Chocolat Exempt
- Barchester Healthcare 5 - Very good
- Beach Bakery 5 - Very good
- Beach Green Stores 5 - Very good
- Best Health Food Shop 5 - Very good
- Best of Buddies Ltd 5 - Very good
- Blundens 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Breakfast Club at St Peters School 5 - Very good
- Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool 5 - Very good
- Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery & Preschool 5 - Very good
- Brooks Bistro and Wine Bar 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Brunswick Tandoori 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Buckinghams 5 - Very good
- Calcutta 16 5 - Very good
- Cavell House Care Home 5 - Very good
- Chapter 34 5 - Very good
- Charcoal Grill 5 - Very good
- Chartwells at Holmbush Academy 5 - Very good
- Chartwells at Shoreham Beach School 5 - Very good
- Chartwells at Swiss Gardens School 5 - Very good
- Cloud City Vape Exempt
- Co-Op 5 - Very good
- Co-Op 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.