North Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worthing
North Star holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 2024, more than 2 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: North Star Littlehampton Road, Worthing, BN13 1QY
How it compares in Worthing
That puts North Star 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% | ← North Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Star 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 North Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Durrington School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bee Sweet Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Bright Kiddies Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Asda Express Durrington - The Boulevard PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Asian Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Camowen Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Busy Bees Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about North Star
What is North Star's food hygiene rating?
North Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 14 February 2024.
Is North Star 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Star last inspected?
North Star was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 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 North Star?
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 North Star compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and North Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects North Star 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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Understanding this rating
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