Lancing Methodist Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Adur
Lancing Methodist Church Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 9 February 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: Church Hall Lancing Methodist Church South Street, Lancing
How it compares in Adur
In Adur, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Lancing Methodist Church Hall sits behind roughly 378 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 378 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ← Lancing Methodist Church Hall | |
| 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 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 Lancing Methodist Church Hall 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 Lancing Methodist Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| ASK Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Cafe Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Blue Ocean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Lancing Methodist Church Hall
What is Lancing Methodist Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
Lancing Methodist Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Adur Council on 9 February 2024.
Is Lancing Methodist Church Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lancing Methodist Church Hall last inspected?
Lancing Methodist Church Hall was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 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 Lancing Methodist Church Hall?
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 Lancing Methodist Church Hall compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, while Lancing Methodist Church Hall holds a 4. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Lancing Methodist Church Hall 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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