A&L Shawarma food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
A&L Shawarma 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: Shop 25 Rowlands Road, Worthing, BN11 3JJ
How it compares in Worthing
That puts A&L Shawarma among the 758 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 | 758 | 81% | ← A&L Shawarma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to A&L Shawarma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked: cake with a cause CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Abbeyfield Worthing Society Caring Premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Blend Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bauji Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Brahma Kumaris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Bosun's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Abracadabra Nursery Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Camelot Nursing Home Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about A&L Shawarma
What is A&L Shawarma's food hygiene rating?
A&L Shawarma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 8 January 2026.
Is A&L Shawarma 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 A&L Shawarma last inspected?
A&L Shawarma was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
How does A&L Shawarma compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and A&L Shawarma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects A&L Shawarma 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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