The Harbour Club (bar) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
The Harbour Club (bar) 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 15 January 2025, 17 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 Harbour Club Harbour Way, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5HG
How it compares in Adur
That puts The Harbour Club (bar) 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 Harbour Club (bar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harbour Club (bar) 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 Harbour Club (bar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Shoreham Beach School School/college/university | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Dolphin Fitness Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Beach Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Albion Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Barchester Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Harbour Club (bar)
What is The Harbour Club (bar)'s food hygiene rating?
The Harbour Club (bar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Harbour Club (bar) 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 Harbour Club (bar) last inspected?
The Harbour Club (bar) was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Harbour Club (bar)?
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 Harbour Club (bar) compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and The Harbour Club (bar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects The Harbour Club (bar) 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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