Waters Edge Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Waters Edge Restaurant 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 14 March 2026, 3 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: Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust Mill Road, South Stoke, BN18 9PB
How it compares in Arun
That puts Waters Edge Restaurant among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Waters Edge Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 144 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 Waters Edge Restaurant 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 Waters Edge Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rabbit Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Swanbourne Lodge Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2025 |
| Echo Language School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Arundel Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Arundel Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 June 2024 |
| Arundel Museum Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Arundel Castle Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| 139 steps limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Waters Edge Restaurant
What is Waters Edge Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Waters Edge Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 14 March 2026.
Is Waters Edge Restaurant 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 Waters Edge Restaurant last inspected?
Waters Edge Restaurant was last inspected on 14 March 2026, 3 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 Waters Edge Restaurant?
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 Waters Edge Restaurant compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Waters Edge Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Waters Edge Restaurant 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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