Pit and Pal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Adur
Pit and Pal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 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: 69 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DE
How it compares in Adur
That puts Pit and Pal 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% | ← Pit and Pal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pit and Pal 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 Pit and Pal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Pit and Pal
What is Pit and Pal's food hygiene rating?
Pit and Pal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Pit and Pal 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pit and Pal last inspected?
Pit and Pal was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Pit and Pal?
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 Pit and Pal compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Pit and Pal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Pit and Pal 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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