The Tap House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
The Tap House 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: Ground Floor 16 - 18 East Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5ZE
How it compares in Adur
That puts The Tap House among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← The Tap House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 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 The Tap House 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 Tap House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Best Health Food Shop Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Chapter 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
Questions about The Tap House
What is The Tap House's food hygiene rating?
The Tap House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Tap House 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 Tap House last inspected?
The Tap House was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tap House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Tap House compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and The Tap House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects The Tap House 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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The Tap House is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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