The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worthing
The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing 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 25 August 2023, 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: The Tasting Room 8 Stanford Square, Worthing, BN11 3EZ
How it compares in Worthing
That puts The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing 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 Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing 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 Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing, 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 | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Cafe Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Blue Ocean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing
What is The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing's food hygiene rating?
The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 25 August 2023.
Is The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing 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 The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing last inspected?
The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing was last inspected on 25 August 2023, 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 Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Tasting Room By Merakai Brewing 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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