Rincon de Pepe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
Rincon de Pepe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 52 South Street, Worthing, BN14 7LS
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Rincon de Pepe 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% | ← Rincon de Pepe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rincon de Pepe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodhi’s Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Andy's Angels Grief Play Cafe Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Café at Hope Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Bahar's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Camowen Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| +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 |
| Busy Bees Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Rincon de Pepe
What is Rincon de Pepe's food hygiene rating?
Rincon de Pepe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Rincon de Pepe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rincon de Pepe last inspected?
Rincon de Pepe was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
How does Rincon de Pepe compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Rincon de Pepe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Rincon de Pepe 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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