Clifton Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
Clifton Food & Wine 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 20 September 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: 123 Clifton Road, Worthing, BN11 4DP
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Clifton Food & Wine 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% | ← Clifton Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clifton Food & Wine 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 Clifton Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All In Onez Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Ajisai Bubble Tea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bottle & Jug Dept Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Black Sea Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Broadwater Support Community Hub Distributors/Transporters | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Avon House Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bywell House Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Clifton Food & Wine
What is Clifton Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Clifton Food & Wine 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 Clifton Food & Wine last inspected?
Clifton Food & Wine was last inspected on 20 September 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 Clifton Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clifton Food & Wine compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Clifton Food & Wine 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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