Craigweil News food hygiene rating
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Craigweil News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: 91 Barrack Lane, Aldwick, PO21 4DX
How it compares in Arun
That puts Craigweil News 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% | ← Craigweil News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Craigweil News 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 Craigweil News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley House Care Home Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aldwick Baptist Church Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Apple Tree Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Aldwick Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Clements House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Craigweil News
What is Craigweil News's food hygiene rating?
Craigweil News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Craigweil News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Craigweil News last inspected?
Craigweil News was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Craigweil News?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Craigweil News compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Craigweil News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Craigweil News 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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Craigweil News is one of 32 rated food businesses in Aldwick. See every hygiene rating in Aldwick →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.arun.gov.uk
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