Sea View Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Sea View Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 July 2021, more than 5 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: 114 - 116 Sea Road, East Preston, BN16 1NN
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sea View Stores sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← Sea View Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sea View Stores 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 Sea View Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean House Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Angmering Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| Baytrees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Aaru Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Sea View Stores
What is Sea View Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sea View Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 7 July 2021.
Is Sea View Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sea View Stores last inspected?
Sea View Stores was last inspected on 7 July 2021, more than 5 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 Sea View Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sea View Stores compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Sea View Stores holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Sea View Stores 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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Sea View Stores is one of 37 rated food businesses in East Preston. See every hygiene rating in East Preston →
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