The Wine Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
The Wine Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 November 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: 21 South Street, Worthing, BN14 7LG
How it compares in Worthing
In Worthing, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wine Centre sits behind roughly 761 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 761 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← The Wine Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wine Centre 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 Wine Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodhi’s Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Andy's Angels Grief Play Cafe Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Café at Hope Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Bahar's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| +39 Pizza on the Road Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| +39 Pizza on the Road Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Camowen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Wine Centre
What is The Wine Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Worthing Council on 10 November 2023.
Is The Wine Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wine Centre last inspected?
The Wine Centre was last inspected on 10 November 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 Wine Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wine Centre compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, while The Wine Centre holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Wine Centre 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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