The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Worthing
The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: Unit 8 Downsbrook Trading Estate Southdownview Way, Worthing, BN14 8NQ
How it compares in Worthing
That puts The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. 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% | ← The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. 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 The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A - Z Convenience Store Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Broadwater Mini Market Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Broadwater Working Mens Con. Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Bramber Primary Activity Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brio Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Cafe Roo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Broadwater Parish PCC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co.
What is The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co.'s food hygiene rating?
The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. last inspected?
The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co.?
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 The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 933 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing Council inspects The Protein Ball Co. and The Great British Porridge Co. 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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