R W Ayling food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Arun
R W Ayling holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 2019, more than 7 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: The A Barn South Lane, Houghton, BN18 9LN
How it compares in Arun
That puts R W Ayling among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← R W Ayling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 145 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 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 R W Ayling 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 R W Ayling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Riverside Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Limeburners Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Little Birds Forest Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about R W Ayling
What is R W Ayling's food hygiene rating?
R W Ayling has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 29 March 2019.
Is R W Ayling 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was R W Ayling last inspected?
R W Ayling was last inspected on 29 March 2019, more than 7 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 R W Ayling?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 R W Ayling compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and R W Ayling is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects R W Ayling 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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