Avon House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Worthing
Avon House 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 January 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: Avon House 40 - 42 Shakespeare Road, Worthing, BN11 4AS
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Avon House among the 758 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 | 758 | 81% | ← Avon House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 Avon House 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 Avon House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywell House Caring Premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Amberley Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Bradfield House Residential Home Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Bramshaw House Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| All In Onez Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| +39 Pizza on the Road Mobile caterer | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| +39 Pizza on the Road Mobile caterer | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bahar's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Avon House
What is Avon House's food hygiene rating?
Avon House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Avon House 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 Avon House last inspected?
Avon House was last inspected on 27 January 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 Avon House?
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 Avon House compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Avon House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Avon House 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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