Empire Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
Empire Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 August 2025, 11 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 Empire Club 20 Penhill Road, Lancing, BN15 8HJ
How it compares in Adur
In Adur, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Empire Club 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% | ← Empire Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Empire Club 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 Empire Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakkus Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Andreas BBQ Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Boost Nutrition Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Beach Green Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Azul Coffee And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Empire Club
What is Empire Club's food hygiene rating?
Empire Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Adur Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Empire Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empire Club last inspected?
Empire Club was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Empire Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empire Club compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, while Empire Club holds a 4. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Empire Club 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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