Black Sea food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
Black Sea holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2026, 3 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: 29 Oxford Road, Worthing, BN11 1UT
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Black Sea among the 758 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 | 758 | 81% | ← Black Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Black Sea 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 Black Sea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajisai Bubble Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| All In Onez Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Bottle & Jug Dept Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Broadwater Support Community Hub Distributors/Transporters | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bubbalicious Mobile caterer | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Assembly Hall And Richmond Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Avon House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Black Sea
What is Black Sea's food hygiene rating?
Black Sea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 10 April 2026.
Is Black Sea 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Sea last inspected?
Black Sea was last inspected on 10 April 2026, 3 months 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 Black Sea?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Sea compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Black Sea 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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