Food Hygiene Ratings in Worthing

1,005 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.4% rated "very good".

1,005
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
16
Rated 0 or 1
81.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.4%767
Good13.1%123
Satisfactory2.4%23
Improvement Needed1.4%13
Major Improvement1.6%15
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen22522.4%
Retailers - other14714.6%
Other catering premises14514.4%
Caring Premises12112.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11411.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub939.3%
Mobile caterer606.0%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper353.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Worthing are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Worthing currently has 1,005 registered food businesses. Of these, 942 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Peter's HubBN11 3JJ0Oct 22, 2025
Amo Cafe Bar BistroBN11 3HF1Feb 02, 2026
BC Brothers LimitedBN11 1UG1Jul 30, 2025
Bengal Bertie'sBN11 3BX1Jan 16, 2026
Costless traderBN14 7AD1Sep 30, 2025
CrispizzaBN11 1EY1Nov 11, 2025
Discovery Day NurseryBN11 1QF1Dec 04, 2025
Farmhouse GrillBN14 8AG1Dec 04, 2025
LiaiseBN11 3HS1May 19, 2025
New Thai SpiceBN14 7AE1Jul 23, 2024
Offington Park Care HomeBN14 9PU1Dec 22, 2025
Peabodys CoffeeBN11 2DH1Oct 14, 2025
Premier StoreBN12 6BS1Jan 10, 2025
SparBN11 3RG1Jan 12, 2026
Thieves KitchenBN11 3DL1Nov 25, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Worthing have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 767 food businesses in Worthing with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Worthing?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Worthing?+

Inspection frequency in Worthing depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies