The Steam Packet food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Arun
The Steam Packet holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel 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
This is a fresh result: The Steam Packet was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Steam Packet 54 River Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5BZ
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Steam Packet 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% | ← The Steam Packet | |
| 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 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 The Steam Packet 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 Steam Packet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Favourite Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Charcoal grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Camellots House Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Crown ( pub ) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Bahar Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Cassino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Steam Packet
What is The Steam Packet's food hygiene rating?
The Steam Packet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Steam Packet safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel 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 The Steam Packet last inspected?
The Steam Packet was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Steam Packet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Steam Packet compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The Steam Packet holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Steam Packet 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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