The Marlipins Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
The Marlipins Pub 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 20 May 2025, 13 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 Marlipins 38 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DA
How it compares in Adur
That puts The Marlipins Pub 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 Marlipins Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Marlipins Pub 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 Marlipins Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Marlipins Pub
What is The Marlipins Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Marlipins Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Marlipins Pub 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 Marlipins Pub last inspected?
The Marlipins Pub was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Marlipins Pub?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Marlipins Pub compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and The Marlipins Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects The Marlipins Pub 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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