The Waverley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Waverley 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 24 November 2023, more than 2 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: The Waverely 18 Marine Drive West, Bognor Regis, PO21 2QA
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Waverley 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 Waverley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waverley 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 Waverley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherington Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Arun Lodge Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldwick Café and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Fais Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Chez Moi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Ashton Manor Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ashbury Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about The Waverley
What is The Waverley's food hygiene rating?
The Waverley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 24 November 2023.
Is The Waverley 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 Waverley last inspected?
The Waverley was last inspected on 24 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Waverley?
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 Waverley compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Waverley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Waverley 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
The Waverley is one of 261 rated food businesses in Bognor Regis. See every hygiene rating in Bognor Regis →
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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