St. Matt's Meals food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Worthing
St. Matt's Meals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 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: St Matthews Church 103 Tarring Road, Worthing, BN11 4HB
How it compares in Worthing
That puts St. Matt's Meals 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% | ← St. Matt's Meals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St. Matt's Meals 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| All In Onez Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
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| Avon House Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bywell House Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about St. Matt's Meals
What is St. Matt's Meals's food hygiene rating?
St. Matt's Meals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 17 January 2024.
Is St. Matt's Meals 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Matt's Meals last inspected?
St. Matt's Meals was last inspected on 17 January 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 St. Matt's Meals?
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 St. Matt's Meals compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and St. Matt's Meals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects St. Matt's Meals 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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