Bletchingly food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Bletchingly 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 5 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ashton Healthcare Group, Bletchingley, 11a Oathall Road, RH16 3EG
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Bletchingly 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% | ← Bletchingly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Maplehurst Nursing Home Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Abbey Care Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| MINCKA Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Elan Preschool Haywards Heath Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Elan Day Nursery In Haywards Heath Caring Premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Bletchingly
What is Bletchingly's food hygiene rating?
Bletchingly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 5 January 2025.
Is Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly last inspected?
Bletchingly was last inspected on 5 January 2025, 18 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 Bletchingly?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bletchingly 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 Bletchingly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Bletchingly 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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Bletchingly is one of 337 rated food businesses in Haywards Heath. See every hygiene rating in Haywards Heath →
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