Worthing United Football Club food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Worthing
Worthing United Football Club holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: The Robert Albon Memorial Ground Lyons Way, Worthing, BN14 9FL
How it compares in Worthing
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 938 rated places in Worthing score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 758 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Worthing United Football Club | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Worthing United Football Club the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Worthing United Football Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bramber Primary Activity Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| A - Z Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Broadwater Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Worthing College Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Aramark@ Worthing College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
| Broadwater Working Mens Con. Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Brio Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Worthing United Football Club
What is Worthing United Football Club's food hygiene rating?
Worthing United Football Club has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Worthing Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Worthing United Football Club safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Worthing United Football Club last inspected?
Worthing United Football Club was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months 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 Worthing United Football Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Worthing United Football Club compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, while Worthing United Football Club holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Worthing United Football Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Worthing, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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