Bugdens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
Bugdens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 May 2024, more than 2 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: 4 - 5 Boxgrove Parade, Worthing, BN12 6BR
How it compares in Worthing
In Worthing, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Bugdens sits behind roughly 761 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 761 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Bugdens | |
| 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 92 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bugdens 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 Bugdens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at Northbrook College School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Arundel Restaurant and Brookes Coffee Shop School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Durrington - The Boulevard PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Bugdens
What is Bugdens's food hygiene rating?
Bugdens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Worthing Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Bugdens safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bugdens last inspected?
Bugdens was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bugdens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bugdens compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, while Bugdens holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Bugdens 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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