Findon Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Findon Village Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2018, more than 8 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: Findon Newsagency Horsham Road, Findon, BN14 0TF
How it compares in Arun
That puts Findon Village Store among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Findon Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 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 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Findon Village Store 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 Findon Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Peckhams Butchers Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Sylvan Oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| The Gun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dee Dee's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Findon Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bus and Bug VW Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Findon Village Store
What is Findon Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Findon Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 23 January 2018.
Is Findon Village Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Findon Village Store last inspected?
Findon Village Store was last inspected on 23 January 2018, more than 8 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 Findon Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Findon Village Store compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Findon Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Findon Village Store 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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