The Bear Free House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Bear Free House 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: 8 - 10 Clifton Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5AS
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Bear Free House 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 Bear Free 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 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 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 Bear Free 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 The Bear Free House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornstore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Arcade Bookshop Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cassino Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Chicken Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bahar Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Bear Free House
What is The Bear Free House's food hygiene rating?
The Bear Free House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Bear Free 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bear Free House last inspected?
The Bear Free House was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 The Bear Free House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bear Free House compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Bear Free House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Bear Free 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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