Lantern House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Lantern House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 45 Barnham Road, Eastergate, PO22 0ER
How it compares in Arun
That puts Lantern House among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Lantern House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 144 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 Lantern House 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 Lantern House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Gio’s Espresso and Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Barnham Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Interchange Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Platform Coffee Shop Barnham Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Henson Court Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Abbey Dean Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Lantern House
What is Lantern House's food hygiene rating?
Lantern House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Lantern House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lantern House last inspected?
Lantern House was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 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 Lantern House?
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 Lantern House compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Lantern House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Lantern House 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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