Waterbury House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Arun
Waterbury House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 January 2022, more than 4 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: Waterbury House Ford Road, Ford, BN18 0BH
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Waterbury House sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Waterbury House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaugemaster Controls Ltd Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Edgcumbes Tea And Coffee Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Colacicco's Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Hmp Ford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Waterbury House
What is Waterbury House's food hygiene rating?
Waterbury House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 28 January 2022.
Is Waterbury House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterbury House last inspected?
Waterbury House was last inspected on 28 January 2022, more than 4 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 Waterbury House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterbury House compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Waterbury House holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Waterbury 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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