High tide and hangover food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
High tide and hangover 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: High tide and hangover was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Carlton Hotel The Esplanade, Bognor Regis, PO21 1NF
How it compares in Arun
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 1,166 rated places in Arun score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← High tide and hangover | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 High tide and hangover the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises 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 High tide and hangover, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bognor Rock Shop Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2019 |
| Eu Supermarket Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cassino Bookmakers Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Beachside Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| China Royal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| 16 Queensway Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Best kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about High tide and hangover
What is High tide and hangover's food hygiene rating?
High tide and hangover has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Arun Council on 28 May 2026.
Is High tide and hangover 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 High tide and hangover last inspected?
High tide and hangover was last inspected on 28 May 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 High tide and hangover?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", 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 High tide and hangover compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while High tide and hangover holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects High tide and hangover 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 Arun, 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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