Peters News and Post food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Peters News and Post holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 January 2023, 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: 134 Middleton Road, Middleton-on-Sea, PO22 6DB
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Peters News and Post sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Peters News and Post | |
| 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 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 Peters News and Post 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 Peters News and Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankside coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Byway House Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Elmer cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Elmer Beach Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bishop Tufnell Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Fino Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Blackbirds Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Peters News and Post
What is Peters News and Post's food hygiene rating?
Peters News and Post has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 23 January 2023.
Is Peters News and Post 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peters News and Post last inspected?
Peters News and Post was last inspected on 23 January 2023, more than 3 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 Peters News and Post?
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 Peters News and Post compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Peters News and Post holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Peters News and Post 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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