Arundel Football Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
Arundel Football Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 June 2024, more than 2 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: Arundel Football Ground Mill Road, Arundel, BN18 9PA
How it compares in Arun
A 1 is rare: only 18 of 1,199 rated places in Arun score this low, about one in 67. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,005 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Arundel Football Club | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Arundel Football Club the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Arundel Football Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Indian Royal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Arundel Castle Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| The Burger Shop Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Pallant Of Arundel Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Moathouse cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Norfolk Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Partner's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Arundel Football Club
What is Arundel Football Club's food hygiene rating?
Arundel Football Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Arun Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Arundel Football Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Arundel Football Club last inspected?
Arundel Football Club was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 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 Arundel Football Club?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arundel Football Club compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while Arundel Football Club holds a 1. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Arundel Football Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Arun, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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