Windmill Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Adur
Windmill Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 - 4 Windmill Parade 163 - 183 Old Shoreham Road, Southwick, BN42 4QB
How it compares in Adur
That puts Windmill Convenience Store among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 378 | 90% | ← Windmill Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Windmill Convenience Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Windmill Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cakes By Claudia Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bake Out Southwick Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Ali Baba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Adur Indoor Bowling Club (bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Chartwells at Holmbush Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Budgen Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2019 |
Questions about Windmill Convenience Store
What is Windmill Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Windmill Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 5 August 2022.
Is Windmill Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Windmill Convenience Store last inspected?
Windmill Convenience Store was last inspected on 5 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Windmill Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Windmill Convenience Store compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Windmill Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Windmill Convenience Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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