Perch on Worthing Pier food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
Perch on Worthing Pier holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Southern Pavilion Worthing Pier The Promenade, Worthing, BN11 3PX
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Perch on Worthing Pier among the 756 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 756 | 81% | ← Perch on Worthing Pier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Perch on Worthing Pier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Cafe Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Anchored in Worthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Perch on Worthing Pier
What is Perch on Worthing Pier's food hygiene rating?
Perch on Worthing Pier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Perch on Worthing Pier 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Perch on Worthing Pier last inspected?
Perch on Worthing Pier was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
How does Perch on Worthing Pier compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Perch on Worthing Pier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Perch on Worthing Pier 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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