Piston Broke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Adur
Piston Broke holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2022, more than 4 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: Piston Broke 88 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DB
How it compares in Adur
That puts Piston Broke among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Piston Broke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 Very 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 Piston Broke 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 Piston Broke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFFIE’S sandwich bar and coffee shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Calcutta 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Piston Broke
What is Piston Broke's food hygiene rating?
Piston Broke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 18 January 2022.
Is Piston Broke 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piston Broke last inspected?
Piston Broke was last inspected on 18 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Piston Broke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Piston Broke compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Piston Broke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Piston Broke 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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Piston Broke is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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