The Laurels food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Arun
The Laurels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Laurels Sheep Fold Avenue, Rustington, BN16 3AH
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Laurels 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 Laurels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Laurels 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 Laurels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaru Food and Wine Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Baytrees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Catering Academy At Abbotswood Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Laurels
What is The Laurels's food hygiene rating?
The Laurels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 26 June 2017.
Is The Laurels 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Laurels last inspected?
The Laurels was last inspected on 26 June 2017, more than 9 years 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 Laurels?
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 The Laurels compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Laurels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Laurels 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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