La Rusta food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Crawley
La Rusta holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: 1 The Martlets, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 1ER
How it compares in Crawley
That puts La Rusta among the 744 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 744 | 90% | ← La Rusta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 La Rusta 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 La Rusta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Arabica Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Caramello/Gusturi Romanesti/Tasty Burger-The Boulevard/The Athenian-Crawley/Coqfighter/Gourmet Burger Kitchen/Mykos Gyros/WingDrop/Rudi's Burgers/Hawkins Other catering premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about La Rusta
What is La Rusta's food hygiene rating?
La Rusta has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 20 August 2025.
Is La Rusta 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Rusta last inspected?
La Rusta was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Rusta?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Rusta compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and La Rusta is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects La Rusta 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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