Meat By The River food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Adur
Meat By The River 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: 54 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DB
How it compares in Adur
That puts Meat By The River 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% | ← Meat By The River | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Meat By The River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Meat By The River
What is Meat By The River's food hygiene rating?
Meat By The River has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Meat By The River 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 Meat By The River last inspected?
Meat By The River was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
How does Meat By The River compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Meat By The River is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Meat By The River 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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Meat By The River is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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