Uncle Sams Hamburger Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Arun
Uncle Sams Hamburger Express 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 2 December 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: 26 Worthing Road, Rustington, BN16 3JX
How it compares in Arun
That puts Uncle Sams Hamburger Express among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← Uncle Sams Hamburger Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Very 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 Uncle Sams Hamburger Express 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 Uncle Sams Hamburger Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottes Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Applepips Day Nursery School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Fairlight Nursing Home Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bp Simply Food Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Catering Academy At Abbotswood Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
Questions about Uncle Sams Hamburger Express
What is Uncle Sams Hamburger Express's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Sams Hamburger Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Uncle Sams Hamburger Express 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 Uncle Sams Hamburger Express last inspected?
Uncle Sams Hamburger Express was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Uncle Sams Hamburger Express?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uncle Sams Hamburger Express compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Uncle Sams Hamburger Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Uncle Sams Hamburger Express 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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