Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Worthing
Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 June 2022, more than 4 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: Shepherd House 129 Brighton Road, Worthing, BN11 2ET
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust 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% | ← Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust 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 Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Beer No Evil Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Azalea Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Camelot Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| ASK Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Worthing Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust
What is Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust's food hygiene rating?
Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 27 June 2022.
Is Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust last inspected?
Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust was last inspected on 27 June 2022, more than 4 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 Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Shepherd House, Sussex Partnership NHS Trust 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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