Sylvan Oak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Sylvan Oak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2024, more than 2 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: Sylvan Oak Restaurant The Square, Findon, BN14 0TE
How it compares in Arun
That puts Sylvan Oak among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Sylvan Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 144 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 Sylvan Oak 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 Sylvan Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckhams Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Village House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Gun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Findon Village Store Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| Dee Dee's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Findon Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bus and Bug VW Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Sylvan Oak
What is Sylvan Oak's food hygiene rating?
Sylvan Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Sylvan Oak 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sylvan Oak last inspected?
Sylvan Oak was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 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 Sylvan Oak?
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 Sylvan Oak compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Sylvan Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Sylvan Oak 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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Sylvan Oak is one of 17 rated food businesses in Findon. See every hygiene rating in Findon →
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