Esteem food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Adur
Esteem holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 December 2022, more than 3 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: Office 1 The Old School House Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6PA
How it compares in Adur
In Adur, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Esteem sits behind roughly 378 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 378 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ← Esteem | |
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Esteem 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 Esteem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| 43 The Station Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Amore Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Chapter 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Best Health Food Shop Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Esteem
What is Esteem's food hygiene rating?
Esteem has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Adur Council on 7 December 2022.
Is Esteem safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esteem last inspected?
Esteem was last inspected on 7 December 2022, more than 3 years 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 Esteem?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Esteem compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, while Esteem holds a 4. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Esteem 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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Esteem is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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