The Amsterdam Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
The Amsterdam Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Amsterdam Inn was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Amsterdam 467 - 471 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WQ
How it compares in Adur
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 422 rated places in Adur score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 378 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← The Amsterdam Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Amsterdam Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Amsterdam Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Old Shoreham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Chartwells at Swiss Gardens School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Aramark at Northbrook College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe_No8 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Amsterdam Inn
What is The Amsterdam Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Amsterdam Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Adur Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Amsterdam Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Amsterdam Inn last inspected?
The Amsterdam Inn was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month 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 The Amsterdam Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Amsterdam Inn compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, while The Amsterdam Inn holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects The Amsterdam Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Adur, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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