Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park 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 26 July 2022, more than 3 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: Sussex Lantern, Southdown Farm, Lodge Lane, BN6 8LX
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 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% |
A further 116 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 Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park 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 Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keymer Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Lantern Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Green Folk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park
What is Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park's food hygiene rating?
Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 26 July 2022.
Is Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park 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 Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park last inspected?
Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park was last inspected on 26 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park?
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 Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Southdown Way Caravan And Camping Park 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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