Calcutta 16 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Adur
Calcutta 16 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 112 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5DB
How it compares in Adur
That puts Calcutta 16 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% | ← Calcutta 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Calcutta 16, 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 | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Blundens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| 3 Spoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Drift Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Chartwells at Swiss Gardens School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Calcutta 16
What is Calcutta 16's food hygiene rating?
Calcutta 16 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Calcutta 16 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Calcutta 16 last inspected?
Calcutta 16 was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
How does Calcutta 16 compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Calcutta 16 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Calcutta 16 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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Calcutta 16 is one of 171 rated food businesses in Shoreham-by-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Shoreham-by-Sea →
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