Highdown Vineyard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Highdown Vineyard 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 11 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Highdown Vineyard Littlehampton Road, Ferring, BN12 6PG
How it compares in Arun
That puts Highdown Vineyard 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% | ← Highdown Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highdown Vineyard 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 Highdown Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aramark at Northbrook College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Arundel Restaurant and Brookes Coffee Shop School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Chips Inc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Highdown Vineyard
What is Highdown Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Highdown Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 11 May 2021.
Is Highdown Vineyard 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 Highdown Vineyard last inspected?
Highdown Vineyard was last inspected on 11 May 2021, more than 5 years 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 Highdown Vineyard?
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 Highdown Vineyard compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Highdown Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Highdown Vineyard 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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