John Wildman Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worthing
John Wildman 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 9 February 2022, more than 4 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: 2A Portland Square, Worthing, BN11 1QH
How it compares in Worthing
That puts John Wildman Butchers among the 761 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 | 761 | 81% | ← John Wildman Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 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 92 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 Very 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 John Wildman 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 John Wildman Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| AudioActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bar at Level 1 Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Anchored in Worthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cellar Arts Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about John Wildman Butchers
What is John Wildman Butchers's food hygiene rating?
John Wildman Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 9 February 2022.
Is John Wildman 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 John Wildman Butchers last inspected?
John Wildman Butchers was last inspected on 9 February 2022, more than 4 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 John Wildman Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Wildman Butchers compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and John Wildman Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects John Wildman 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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