Sandwich in the Square food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Adur
Sandwich in the Square 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
This is a fresh result: Sandwich in the Square was inspected on 6 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 27 Southwick Square, Southwick, BN42 4FP
How it compares in Adur
That puts Sandwich in the Square among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Sandwich in the Square | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Sandwich in the Square 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 Sandwich in the Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Out Southwick Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ali Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Champion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Carats Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club (bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Cakes By Claudia Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Sandwich in the Square
What is Sandwich in the Square's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich in the Square has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 6 July 2026.
Is Sandwich in the Square 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 Sandwich in the Square last inspected?
Sandwich in the Square was last inspected on 6 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandwich in the Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sandwich in the Square compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Sandwich in the Square is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Sandwich in the Square 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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