The Old Stables

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Old Stables is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Old Stables Vintage Inn Fontwell Avenue, Eastergate, West Sussex, BN18 0SY, in the Arun local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 March 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 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
The Old Stables Vintage Inn Fontwell Avenue, Eastergate, West Sussex
Postcode
BN18 0SY
Local Authority
Arun
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
521168

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Old Stables?

The Old Stables 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 pub/bar/nightclub?

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 The Old Stables last inspected?

The Old Stables was last inspected on 2026-03-11. 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 The Old Stables located?

The Old Stables is located at The Old Stables Vintage Inn Fontwell Avenue, Eastergate, West Sussex , BN18 0SY, in the Arun local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN18 postcode area.