Browns Seafoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Browns Seafoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Unit L1 Riverside Industrial Estate Bridge Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5DF
How it compares in Arun
That puts Browns Seafoods 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% | ← Browns Seafoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Browns Seafoods 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 Browns Seafoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spoon Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cat Burglar Dough Co Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| AA mini market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Famous City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Camellots House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Favourite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Charcoal grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Browns Seafoods
What is Browns Seafoods's food hygiene rating?
Browns Seafoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Browns Seafoods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns Seafoods last inspected?
Browns Seafoods was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Browns Seafoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns Seafoods compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Browns Seafoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Browns Seafoods 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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