Bosun's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
Bosun's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, 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: Cafe 29 West Buildings, Worthing, BN11 3BS
How it compares in Worthing
That puts Bosun's Cafe 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% | ← Bosun's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bosun's Cafe 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 Bosun's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Arts Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Brahma Kumaris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| A&L Shawarma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Baked: cake with a cause CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Abbeyfield Worthing Society Caring Premises | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
Questions about Bosun's Cafe
What is Bosun's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bosun's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Bosun's Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bosun's Cafe last inspected?
Bosun's Cafe was last inspected on 22 November 2023, 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 Bosun's Cafe?
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 Bosun's Cafe compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 938 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and Bosun's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects Bosun's Cafe 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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