So India food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
So India holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 15 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: So India Restaurant The Corner House Station Road, Rustington, BN16 3AF
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so So India sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← So India | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 So India 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 So India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaru Food and Wine Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Baytrees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| East Preston & Kingston Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Angmering Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Catering Academy At Abbotswood Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
Questions about So India
What is So India's food hygiene rating?
So India has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 14 April 2025.
Is So India safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was So India last inspected?
So India was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 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 So India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does So India compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while So India holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects So India 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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