Dean House

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Dean House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Dean House 67 Sea Lane, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 1NB, in the Arun local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Arun oversees 1,340 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Arun is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Dean House 67 Sea Lane, East Preston, West Sussex
Postcode
BN16 1NB
Local Authority
Arun
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
138731

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dean House?

Dean House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Arun.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Dean House last inspected?

Dean House was last inspected on 2026-01-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Dean House located?

Dean House is located at Dean House 67 Sea Lane, East Preston, West Sussex , BN16 1NB, in the Arun local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN16 postcode area.