The Thatched House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Arun
The Thatched House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: The Thatched House 32 Aldwick Avenue, Aldwick, PO21 3AQ
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Thatched House 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% | ← The Thatched House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Thatched House 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 The Thatched House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clements House Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ashbury Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ashton Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldwick Café and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Cherington Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Albany House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Arun Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Thatched House
What is The Thatched House's food hygiene rating?
The Thatched House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Thatched House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thatched House last inspected?
The Thatched House was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 The Thatched House?
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 The Thatched House compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Thatched House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Thatched House 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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