Sha's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Worthing
Sha's holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Sha's was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 113 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3BP
How it compares in Worthing
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 938 rated places in Worthing score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 758 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Sha's | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Sha's the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sha's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cellar Arts Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bosun's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Brahma Kumaris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Anchored in Worthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Sha's
What is Sha's's food hygiene rating?
Sha's has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Worthing Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Sha's safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Sha's last inspected?
Sha's was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Sha's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sha's compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, while Sha's holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Sha's 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Worthing, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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