Aster Grove Nursing Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Aster Grove Nursing Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 18 - 20 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5NZ, in the Arun local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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
18 - 20 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Postcode
BN17 5NZ
Local Authority
Arun
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1438615

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Aster Grove Nursing Home?

Aster Grove Nursing Home 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 Aster Grove Nursing Home last inspected?

Aster Grove Nursing Home was last inspected on 2026-03-07. 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 Aster Grove Nursing Home located?

Aster Grove Nursing Home is located at 18 - 20 South Terrace, Littlehampton, West Sussex , BN17 5NZ, in the Arun local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN17 postcode area.