The Beach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
The Beach holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 March 2026, 4 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 Beach Cafe Sea Road, Rustington, BN16 2NA
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Beach 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% | ← The Beach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Beach 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 Beach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster Grove Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| East Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Gratwick house rest home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Berry House Bed & Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2019 |
| Courtwick Lodge (Residential care home) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Barnkids LTD School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amys Super Greens Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Board Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Beach
What is The Beach's food hygiene rating?
The Beach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 15 March 2026.
Is The Beach 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beach last inspected?
The Beach was last inspected on 15 March 2026, 4 months 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 The Beach?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Beach compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Beach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Beach 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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