Showbar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
Showbar 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: Church Farm Holiday Village Church Lane, Pagham, PO21 4NR
How it compares in Arun
That puts Showbar 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% | ← Showbar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Showbar 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 Showbar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Mash & Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Supermarket - Nisa Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Small Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Cooperative Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Pagham Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2017 |
| Jasmine house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Showbar
What is Showbar's food hygiene rating?
Showbar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Showbar 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 Showbar last inspected?
Showbar was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Showbar?
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 Showbar compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Showbar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Showbar 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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Understanding this rating
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Showbar is one of 26 rated food businesses in Pagham. See every hygiene rating in Pagham →
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