Food hygiene ratings in Mid Sussex
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,364 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,248 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 116 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Mid Sussex
Standards here are high: 83% of rated businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 31 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,032 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Mid Sussex
Food hygiene ratings for each town Mid Sussex inspects.
- Haywards Heath 337 places
- East Grinstead 218 places
- Burgess Hill 205 places
- Hassocks 100 places
- Copthorne 24 places
- Turners Hill 23 places
- Crawley Down 21 places
- Pease Pottage 17 places
Recently inspected in Mid Sussex
The most recent inspections published by Mid Sussex, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Players Theatre | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Rhubarb | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| The Cake Shed | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Rustic Mobile Bars Ltd Also T/A Rustic Bars Ltd | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Bubby's Coffee | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Delicious Delights By Joanna | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| East Grinstead Bowling Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Keep It Sweet Cakes & Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| South Down Cellars | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Westall House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Gio Focaccia & Empanadas | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Mid Sussex
The lowest-rated food businesses in Mid Sussex are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 16 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Birch Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Mei Xin Hins | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| The Victorious Pie Company | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Bench | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Chutney And Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Half Moon Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| The Prince Albert | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| Bodrum | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Mr Chippy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Ansty Cross Service Station | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 September 2025 |
| Londis | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
| Burgess Hill News | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 August 2025 |
| Park View Kiosk | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 July 2025 |
| Nisa Cuckfield | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2025 |
| Day 1 Convenience | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 December 2024 |
| The Open Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Mid Sussex
How many food businesses does Mid Sussex rate?
Mid Sussex publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,364 businesses, of which 1,248 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex?
83% of rated businesses in Mid Sussex hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Mid Sussex have a bad hygiene rating?
31 food businesses in Mid Sussex hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 16 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Mid Sussex?
Environmental health officers employed by Mid Sussex carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Mid Sussex
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 180 Degrees Bar And Kitchen 5 - Very good
- 359 Catering Also T/a Hearth & Heritage Grill 5 - Very good
- 4sight Yews Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- A Deja Brew 5 - Very good
- A Twine Butchers 5 - Very good
- Abbey Care 5 - Very good
- Abbey Care 5 - Very good
- Acorn Health & Leisure Club 5 - Very good
- Acorn Lodge 5 - Very good
- AD Foods 5 - Very good
- Adastra Bowling Club 5 - Very good
- Adelaide House Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- AG's Ices 5 - Very good
- Age Concern Hassocks 5 - Very good
- Age UK East Grinstead & District 5 - Very good
- Age UK West Sussex 5 - Very good
- Albourne Estate 5 - Very good
- Albourne Under 5's 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alexander House Hotel 5 - Very good
- Alison Partingon For The Welcome Cafe 5 - Very good
- Alison's Cakes East Grinstead 5 - Very good
- All Kids 5 - Very good
- All Kids 5 - Very good
- All Kids 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- All You Knead 5 - Very good
- Allan Martin Meats 5 - Very good
- Alliance Home Care Limited 5 - Very good
- Amandough 5 - Very good
- Anchor Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Andiamo 5 - Very good
- Andleebs Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Angel Bakery 5 - Very good
- Angiesfoodforyou 5 - Very good
- Anish's Budgens 5 - Very good
- Aniska Lodge 5 - Very good
- Annette's Cakes 5 - Very good
- Ansty Community Sports Club 5 - Very good
- Anu Caterers @ Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick 5 - Very good
- Apollo Sun Club 5 - Very good
- Ardingly Cafe 5 - Very good
- Ardingly College 5 - Very good
- Ardingly News 5 - Very good
- Aroma 5 - Very good
- Aroma Cafe 5 - Very good
- Ascension Larder 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Copthorne PFS 5 - Very good
- Ashenground Cafe 5 - Very good
- Ashton House 5 - Very good
- Ashurst Wood Community Pre-school 5 - Very good
- Ashurst Wood Primary School 5 - Very good
- Aspen Lodge 5 - Very good
- ATC 5 - Very good
- Avon House Rest Home 5 - Very good
- B&M Local 5 - Very good
- B&M Retail Limited 5 - Very good
- Baekd 5 - Very good
- Bake Out 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-09. Browse all UK councils →