Sussex news food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Sussex news holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 May 2021, more than 5 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: 15B Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5AZ
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sussex news 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% | ← Sussex news | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sussex news 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 Sussex news, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Bahar Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Charcoal grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Cassino Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Favourite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Crown ( pub ) Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Sussex news
What is Sussex news's food hygiene rating?
Sussex news has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 6 May 2021.
Is Sussex news 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sussex news last inspected?
Sussex news was last inspected on 6 May 2021, more than 5 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 Sussex news?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sussex news compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Sussex news holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Sussex news 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Sussex news is one of 202 rated food businesses in Littlehampton. See every hygiene rating in Littlehampton →
Arun inspects and rates 1,311 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Arun →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.arun.gov.uk
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