Antipasto by the sea food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Adur
Antipasto by the sea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Antipasto by the sea was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Adur score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Adur ratings →
How this rating has changed
Antipasto by the sea was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Adur
That puts Antipasto by the sea among the 375 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 | 375 | 90% | ← Antipasto by the sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 24 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 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 Antipasto by the sea 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.
Questions about Antipasto by the sea
What is Antipasto by the sea's food hygiene rating?
Antipasto by the sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Antipasto by the sea 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Antipasto by the sea last inspected?
Antipasto by the sea was last inspected on 11 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Antipasto by the sea?
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 Antipasto by the sea compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 418 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Antipasto by the sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Antipasto by the sea 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
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