Hill Side Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
Hill Side Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: 1 Hill Terrace, Arundel, BN18 9LA
How it compares in Arun
That puts Hill Side Stores among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Hill Side Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Hill Side Stores 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 Hill Side Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel District Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Hanger Down House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| St Marys Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Friends of Arundel Castle Cricket Club Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Millennium Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Eagle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| St Wilfreds Arundel Priory Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Hill Side Stores
What is Hill Side Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hill Side Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Hill Side Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hill Side Stores last inspected?
Hill Side Stores was last inspected on 11 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 Hill Side Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hill Side Stores compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Hill Side Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Hill Side Stores 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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Hill Side Stores is one of 74 rated food businesses in Arundel. See every hygiene rating in Arundel →
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