Hmp Ford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
Hmp Ford 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 25 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: Hm Prison Ford Open Prison Ford Road, Ford, BN18 0BX
How it compares in Arun
That puts Hmp Ford 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% | ← Hmp Ford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hmp Ford 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 Hmp Ford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4PL Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Atherington Norden House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| JC Sports Online Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Arun Sports Arena Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Flying Fortress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Health & Independent Living Support Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Edgcumbes Tea And Coffee Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Gaugemaster Controls Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Hmp Ford
What is Hmp Ford's food hygiene rating?
Hmp Ford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Hmp Ford 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 Hmp Ford last inspected?
Hmp Ford was last inspected on 25 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 Hmp Ford?
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 Hmp Ford compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Hmp Ford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Hmp Ford 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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