Primrose Cottage food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Arun
Primrose Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 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: Plot 2 Chalcroft Nurseries Chalcraft Lane, Bersted, PO21 5TS
How it compares in Arun
That puts Primrose Cottage among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Primrose Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Primrose Cottage 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 Primrose Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalcraft Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Chalcroft Nurseries And Garden Centre Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2020 |
| China Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Regis Bognor Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Active Me 360 CIC @ Southway Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Burger and Bird Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Alison Johnston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Arun District Indoor Bowling Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about Primrose Cottage
What is Primrose Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Primrose Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Primrose Cottage 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primrose Cottage last inspected?
Primrose Cottage was last inspected on 18 January 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 Primrose Cottage?
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 Primrose Cottage compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Primrose Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Primrose Cottage 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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