What is the average food hygiene rating in Worthing?

The average food hygiene rating in Worthing is 4.71 out of 5, across 930 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Worthing compare with the national average for food hygiene?

81.2% of rated premises in Worthing hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Worthing 167 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Worthing have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

755 food businesses in Worthing hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 930 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Worthing have a low hygiene rating?

29 food businesses in Worthing are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Worthing food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Worthing (1,015 establishments on record, 930 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Worthing

In Worthing, 81.2% of 930 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.71/5. These figures cover 1,015 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Worthing has 755 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 930 rated premises (81.2%). 29 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 81.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.5 pp
National rank: 167 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Worthing

5★ Very Good

755 (81.2%)

4★ Good

123 (13.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

23 (2.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

12 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 44 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 44 awaiting inspection and 41 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Worthing: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Worthing?: The average food hygiene rating in Worthing is 4.71 out of 5, across 930 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Worthing compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 81.2% of rated premises in Worthing hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Worthing 167 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Worthing have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 755 food businesses in Worthing hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 930 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Worthing have a low hygiene rating?: 29 food businesses in Worthing are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Worthing food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Worthing (1,015 establishments on record, 930 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Worthing

BN11500 places · 76.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Worthing

Coach and horsesPub/bar/nightclub · Coach And Horses Arundel Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN13 3UA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Hollywynd Rest HomeCaring Premises · Hollywynd Rest Home 5 - 9 St Botolphs Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 4JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
MR INDIATakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop 109 South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 7AX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
LúmaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shop 2 Gratwicke Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 4BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
AM coffee co.Mobile caterer · BN14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Home from Home NurseryCaring Premises · Home From Home Nursery School 69 Grand Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 5BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Happy ValleyTakeaway/sandwich shop · Restaurant 122 South Street, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 7NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
the jacket & mash coRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe 26 High Street, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 1NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Salsa Viva CantinaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 High Street, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 1AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Dandy's Raw ChocRetailers - other · BN13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
KFC - BroadwaterTakeaway/sandwich shop · 3 - 5 Cricketers Parade, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 9DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Tito's Egy Traditional DessertsMobile caterer · BN11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Worthing

Peter's HubRetailers - other · Shop 33 Rowlands Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 3JJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 October 2025
Premier StoreRetailers - other · 7 - 8 Field Place Parade, Worthing, West Sussex · BN12 6BS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 January 2025
Costless traderRetailers - other · 31 South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 7AD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 September 2025
Velo by the PoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Splashpoint Leisure Centre 60 Brighton Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 2EN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 August 2025
Rotary Lodge RestaurantCaring Premises · Rotary Lodge 32 St Botolphs Road, Worthing, West Sussex
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 April 2026
Worthing United Football ClubTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Robert Albon Memorial Ground Lyons Way, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 9FL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Amo Cafe Bar BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 98 Montague Street, Worthing, West Sussex · BN11 3HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 February 2026
Farmhouse GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex · BN14 8AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,015 real Food Standards Agency records for Worthing, of which 930 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.