The Parlour food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
The Parlour holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 May 2016, more than 10 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: 3 Tarrant Square Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DE
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Parlour sits behind roughly 972 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ← The Parlour | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Parlour 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 Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Street Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Le Gouter Ltd T/A LG Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Belinda’s Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Lily's Chocolate Box Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| The Parsons Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Digby Fine English Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2019 |
| La Campania Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2025 |
| Jonny's Arundel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Parlour
What is The Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Arun Council on 4 May 2016.
Is The Parlour safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Parlour last inspected?
The Parlour was last inspected on 4 May 2016, more than 10 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 Parlour?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Parlour compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The Parlour holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Parlour 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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