Quay Hole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
Quay Hole 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 30 December 2025, 6 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: Emerald Quay Club Emerald Quay, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5JP
How it compares in Adur
That puts Quay Hole 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% | ← Quay Hole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Quay Hole 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 Quay Hole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Shoreham Beach School School/college/university | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Duke Of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Cotts & Linz Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Albion Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Beach Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Dolphin Fitness Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 43 The Station Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Quay Hole
What is Quay Hole's food hygiene rating?
Quay Hole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 30 December 2025.
Is Quay Hole 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 Quay Hole last inspected?
Quay Hole was last inspected on 30 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Quay Hole?
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 Quay Hole compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Quay Hole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Quay Hole 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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Quay Hole is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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