The Martlets food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Martlets holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Martlets Public House Aldwick Road, Aldwick, PO21 3AD
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Martlets 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% | ← The Martlets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Martlets 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 Martlets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ashbury Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Clements House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ashton Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Alison Johnston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Arun District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about The Martlets
What is The Martlets's food hygiene rating?
The Martlets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Martlets 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Martlets last inspected?
The Martlets was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months 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 Martlets?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Martlets compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Martlets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Martlets 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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