Bar 139 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
Bar 139 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 22 February 2024, 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Arun score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Arun ratings →
Address: 28 High Street, Arundel, BN18 9AB
How it compares in Arun
That puts Bar 139 among the 981 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 981 | 84% | ← Bar 139 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 177 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 Bar 139 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 Bar 139, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| La Campania Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2025 |
| Jonny's Arundel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Digby Fine English Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2019 |
| Motte & Bailey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Motte & Bailey Bakery Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Burger Shop Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Bar 139
What is Bar 139's food hygiene rating?
Bar 139 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Bar 139 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 Bar 139 last inspected?
Bar 139 was last inspected on 22 February 2024, 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 Bar 139?
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 Bar 139 compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,171 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 139 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Bar 139 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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Bar 139 is one of 76 rated food businesses in Arundel. See every hygiene rating in Arundel →
Arun inspects and rates 1,348 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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