The Woods food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
The Woods 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 9 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: 55 - 59 Portland Road, Worthing, BN11 1QG
How it compares in Worthing
That puts The Woods 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% | ← The Woods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Woods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Anchored in Worthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cafe Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about The Woods
What is The Woods's food hygiene rating?
The Woods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 9 January 2026.
Is The Woods 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 The Woods last inspected?
The Woods was last inspected on 9 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 The Woods compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and The Woods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Woods 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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