The Crab Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
The Crab Tree Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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 Crab Tree 6 Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5UA
How it compares in Adur
That puts The Crab Tree Inn among the 378 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 | 378 | 90% | ← The Crab Tree Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 25 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 The Crab Tree Inn 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 Crab Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 The Station Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Amore Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Chapter 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Best Health Food Shop Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Crab Tree Inn
What is The Crab Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crab Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Crab Tree Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crab Tree Inn last inspected?
The Crab Tree Inn was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crab Tree Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crab Tree Inn compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 420 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and The Crab Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects The Crab Tree Inn 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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