47 Mussel Row food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
47 Mussel Row 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
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Mussel House Pier Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LP
How it compares in Arun
That puts 47 Mussel Row among the 1,005 places in Arun holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← 47 Mussel Row | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 144 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 47 Mussel Row 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 47 Mussel Row, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freds Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Arundel Care Services Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Dinky Doo Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Caterplus @ anchor St Catherines Court Caring Premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Arun Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Deepdene Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| East Beach Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2021 |
| Consensus Support Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about 47 Mussel Row
What is 47 Mussel Row's food hygiene rating?
47 Mussel Row has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 23 October 2024.
Is 47 Mussel Row 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 47 Mussel Row last inspected?
47 Mussel Row was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 47 Mussel Row?
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 47 Mussel Row compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and 47 Mussel Row is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects 47 Mussel Row 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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