River Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
River Kitchen 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 8 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: Crown And Anchor 33 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DD
How it compares in Adur
That puts River Kitchen 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% | ← River Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 River Kitchen 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 River Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about River Kitchen
What is River Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
River Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 8 September 2025.
Is River Kitchen 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 River Kitchen last inspected?
River Kitchen was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 River Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 River Kitchen compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and River Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects River Kitchen 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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