Heartbreaker food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worthing
Heartbreaker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 2023, more than 3 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: Heartbreaker 3 The Broadway Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 3EG
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Heartbreaker among the 761 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 | 761 | 81% | ← Heartbreaker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 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 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 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 Heartbreaker 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 Heartbreaker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASK Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Amelia Court Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Cafe Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Blue Ocean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Heartbreaker
What is Heartbreaker's food hygiene rating?
Heartbreaker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 31 May 2023.
Is Heartbreaker 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heartbreaker last inspected?
Heartbreaker was last inspected on 31 May 2023, more than 3 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 Heartbreaker?
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 Heartbreaker compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Heartbreaker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Heartbreaker 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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