Pioneer Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Adur
Pioneer Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: Buckingham Park Primary School Buckingham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5UD
How it compares in Adur
That puts Pioneer Catering Ltd 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% | ← Pioneer Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pioneer Catering Ltd 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 Pioneer Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cupcake Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| 43 The Station Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Amore Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Breakfast Club at St Peters School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Chapter 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Best of Buddies Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
Questions about Pioneer Catering Ltd
What is Pioneer Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Pioneer Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Pioneer Catering Ltd 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pioneer Catering Ltd last inspected?
Pioneer Catering Ltd was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Pioneer Catering Ltd?
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 Pioneer Catering Ltd compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Pioneer Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Pioneer Catering Ltd 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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