The Arundel Taphouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The Arundel Taphouse 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
This is a fresh result: The Arundel Taphouse was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Calceto Barn Calceto Lane, Lyminster, BN17 7QL
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Arundel Taphouse 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 Arundel Taphouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Arundel Taphouse 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 Arundel Taphouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Fernando Private Limited T/A Rontec Crossbush Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arundel Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Arundel Taphouse
What is The Arundel Taphouse's food hygiene rating?
The Arundel Taphouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Arundel Taphouse 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 Arundel Taphouse last inspected?
The Arundel Taphouse was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Arundel Taphouse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Arundel Taphouse compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Arundel Taphouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Arundel Taphouse 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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