St Marys Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
St Marys Gate 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 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: St Marys Gate Inn London Road, Arundel, BN18 9BA
How it compares in Arun
That puts St Marys Gate 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% | ← St Marys Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 St Marys Gate 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 St Marys Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| St Wilfreds Arundel Priory Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Millennium Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Eagle Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| China Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Parsons Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Jonny's Arundel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about St Marys Gate
What is St Marys Gate's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 25 September 2024.
Is St Marys Gate 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 St Marys Gate last inspected?
St Marys Gate was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months 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 St Marys Gate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marys Gate compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects St Marys Gate 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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