The Weighing Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
The Weighing Room 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 6 March 2019, more than 7 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: Fontwell Park Racecourse Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, BN18 0SX
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Weighing Room 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 Weighing Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Weighing Room 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 Weighing Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontwell Park Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Old Stables Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd T/A The Southern Co-operative Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| KFC - Arundel Road Fontwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Shell Waitrose Fontwell Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Midpines Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about The Weighing Room
What is The Weighing Room's food hygiene rating?
The Weighing Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 6 March 2019.
Is The Weighing Room 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 The Weighing Room last inspected?
The Weighing Room was last inspected on 6 March 2019, more than 7 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 The Weighing Room?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Weighing Room compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Weighing Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Weighing Room 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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