Mr Simms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
Mr Simms 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 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 94 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3HF
How it compares in Worthing
In Worthing, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Simms 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% | ← Mr Simms | |
| 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 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 Mr Simms 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 Mr Simms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosun's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cellar Arts Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Brahma Kumaris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Anchored in Worthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Mr Simms
What is Mr Simms's food hygiene rating?
Mr Simms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Worthing Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Mr Simms 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 Mr Simms last inspected?
Mr Simms was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 months 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 Mr Simms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mr Simms compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Simms holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Mr Simms 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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