Food hygiene ratings in Middleton-on-Sea
There are 17 food businesses in Middleton-on-Sea with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Arun Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Middleton-on-Sea
67% of rated businesses in Middleton-on-Sea hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Arun as a whole, 83% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Middleton-on-Sea does worse, by 16 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 10 | 67% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 3 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 7% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Middleton-on-Sea
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Grande wines Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| The Elmer Hotel & Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
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 Middleton-on-Sea
How many food businesses in Middleton-on-Sea have a hygiene rating?
17 food businesses in Middleton-on-Sea have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Arun Council. 15 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Middleton-on-Sea?
67% of rated businesses in Middleton-on-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 Middleton-on-Sea?
2 food businesses in Middleton-on-Sea hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 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 Middleton-on-Sea?
Environmental health officers at Arun Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Arun
- Bognor Regis 261 places
- Littlehampton 202 places
- Rustington 85 places
- Arundel 74 places
- Felpham 46 places
- Angmering 43 places
- Ferring 37 places
- East Preston 37 places
Food businesses in Middleton-on-Sea
- Allied Pharmacy Elmer Road Exempt
- Bankside coffee 5 - Very good
- Beach View 4 - Good
- Byway House 5 - Very good
- Elmer Beach Store 5 - Very good
- Elmer cafe 5 - Very good
- Grande wines 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Jubilee Pre-school 5 - Very good
- Mandarin Chef 5 - Very good
- One Stop Community Stores 5 - Very good
- Peters News and Post 4 - Good
- Sourdough Sisters Awaiting inspection
- The Beresford 5 - Very good
- The Cabin Public House 5 - Very good
- The Elmer Hotel & Pub 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Ye Olde Fish & Chippe Shoppe 4 - Good
- Ye Olde Tudor Butchery 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.