The Pond Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Adur
The Pond Coffee 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 31 August 2022, more than 3 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: The Shoreham Centre Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU
How it compares in Adur
That puts The Pond Coffee 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% | ← The Pond Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Pond Coffee 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 The Pond Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Health Food Shop Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Chapter 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| 43 The Station Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Amore Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about The Pond Coffee
What is The Pond Coffee's food hygiene rating?
The Pond Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 31 August 2022.
Is The Pond Coffee 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 The Pond Coffee last inspected?
The Pond Coffee was last inspected on 31 August 2022, more than 3 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 The Pond Coffee?
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 The Pond Coffee compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and The Pond Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects The Pond Coffee 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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