Old Nick's Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Worthing
Old Nick's Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: 217 Pavilion Road, Worthing, BN14 7EP
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Old Nick's Fish Bar among the 756 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 | 756 | 81% | ← Old Nick's Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 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 88 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 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 Old Nick's Fish Bar 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 Old Nick's Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahar's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| +39 Pizza on the Road Mobile caterer | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| +39 Pizza on the Road Mobile caterer | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bodhi’s Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bywell House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Amberley Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Bradfield House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Avon House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Nick's Fish Bar
What is Old Nick's Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Old Nick's Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Old Nick's Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Nick's Fish Bar last inspected?
Old Nick's Fish Bar was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 Old Nick's Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Nick's Fish Bar compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Old Nick's Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Old Nick's Fish Bar 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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