Appletree House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Adur
Appletree House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 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.
Address: Appletree House 9 Pratton Avenue, Lancing, BN15 9NU
How it compares in Adur
That puts Appletree House 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% | ← Appletree House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Appletree House 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 Appletree House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Azul Coffee And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Boost Nutrition Hub Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Ball Tree Croft Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Andreas BBQ Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bolt Espresso Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Appletree House
What is Appletree House's food hygiene rating?
Appletree House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Appletree House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appletree House last inspected?
Appletree House was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Appletree House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appletree House compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Appletree House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Appletree House 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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