The Elephant In The Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worthing
The Elephant In The Room 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 7 February 2024, 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 Elephant In The Room 40 Goring Road, Worthing, BN12 4AD
How it compares in Worthing
That puts The Elephant In The Room 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 Elephant In The Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elephant In The Room 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 Elephant In The Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Best Wishes Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Ceres Health Food Store Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Chartwells at Elm Grove School School/college/university | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Andy's Angels Grief Play Cafe Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Café at Hope Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Aspire Life Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Bodhi’s Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Elephant In The Room
What is The Elephant In The Room's food hygiene rating?
The Elephant In The Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 7 February 2024.
Is The Elephant In The Room 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 Elephant In The Room last inspected?
The Elephant In The Room was last inspected on 7 February 2024, 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 Elephant In The Room?
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 Elephant In The Room compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and The Elephant In The Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Elephant In The Room 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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