The Victoria Institute food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Arun
The Victoria Institute holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Victoria Institute 10 Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Victoria Institute sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← The Victoria Institute | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Victoria Institute none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Victoria Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagle Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Millennium Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Le Gouter Ltd T/A LG Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Tarrant Street Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Belinda’s Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Lily's Chocolate Box Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| China Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Victoria Institute
What is The Victoria Institute's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria Institute has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 24 January 2023.
Is The Victoria Institute safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Victoria Institute last inspected?
The Victoria Institute was last inspected on 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Victoria Institute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victoria Institute compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The Victoria Institute holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Victoria Institute and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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