The Happy Teapot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
The Happy Teapot 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 27 June 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: 7 Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1PN
How it compares in Worthing
That puts The Happy Teapot 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% | ← The Happy Teapot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The Happy Teapot 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 The Happy Teapot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Orange Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Amelia Court Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| ASK Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
Questions about The Happy Teapot
What is The Happy Teapot's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Teapot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 27 June 2024.
Is The Happy Teapot 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 The Happy Teapot last inspected?
The Happy Teapot was last inspected on 27 June 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 The Happy Teapot?
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 The Happy Teapot compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and The Happy Teapot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Happy Teapot 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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