West Sussex Alternative Provision food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Adur
West Sussex Alternative Provision holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Links College South Lancing 126 Grinstead Lane, Lancing, BN15 9FL
How it compares in Adur
That puts West Sussex Alternative Provision 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% | ← West Sussex Alternative Provision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Sussex Alternative Provision 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 West Sussex Alternative Provision, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul Coffee And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Boost Nutrition Hub Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Andreas BBQ Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bakkus Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Appletree House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
Questions about West Sussex Alternative Provision
What is West Sussex Alternative Provision's food hygiene rating?
West Sussex Alternative Provision has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 9 September 2024.
Is West Sussex Alternative Provision 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Sussex Alternative Provision last inspected?
West Sussex Alternative Provision was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months 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 West Sussex Alternative Provision?
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 West Sussex Alternative Provision compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and West Sussex Alternative Provision is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects West Sussex Alternative Provision 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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