Knight's Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
Knight's Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: 12 Strand Parade, Worthing, BN12 6DJ
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Knight's Butchers 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% | ← Knight's Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Knight's Butchers 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 Knight's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Durrington - The Boulevard PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bee Sweet Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Chartwells at Elm Grove School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Co. Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bay Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Ceres Health Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Best Wishes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
Questions about Knight's Butchers
What is Knight's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Knight's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Knight's Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knight's Butchers last inspected?
Knight's Butchers was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Knight's Butchers?
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 Knight's Butchers compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Knight's Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Knight's Butchers 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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