The Murrell Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Murrell Arms 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 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Murrell Arms Yapton Road, Barnham, PO22 0AS
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Murrell Arms 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% | ← The Murrell Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Murrell Arms 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 Murrell Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham Community Centre Charitable Trust Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Interchange Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Platform Coffee Shop Barnham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Barnham Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Hft - South East Region Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Gio’s Espresso and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Barnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Murrell Arms
What is The Murrell Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Murrell Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 16 January 2025.
Is The Murrell Arms 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 The Murrell Arms last inspected?
The Murrell Arms was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 The Murrell Arms?
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 The Murrell Arms compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Murrell Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Murrell Arms 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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