Avon House Rest Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Avon House Rest Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Avon House, Stockcroft Road, Balcombe, RH17 6LG
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Avon House Rest Home 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% | ← Avon House Rest Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Avon House Rest Home 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 Avon House Rest Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balcombe Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| JO.CO Too Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 September 2025 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
| Russettings Care Home Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Balcombe C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Chartwells At Balcombe Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cool 4 School Clubs Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Sussex Biltong Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Avon House Rest Home
What is Avon House Rest Home's food hygiene rating?
Avon House Rest Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Avon House Rest Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Avon House Rest Home last inspected?
Avon House Rest Home was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months 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 Avon House Rest Home?
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 Avon House Rest Home compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Avon House Rest Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Avon House Rest Home 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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