The Woods
The Woods is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 55 - 59 Portland Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QG, in the Worthing local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Worthing oversees 1,020 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Worthing is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Woods?
The Woods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Worthing.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Woods last inspected?
The Woods was last inspected on 2026-01-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Woods located?
The Woods is located at 55 - 59 Portland Road, Worthing, West Sussex , BN11 1QG, in the Worthing local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN11 postcode area.