Missing Link Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Sussex
Missing Link Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Missing Link Brewery Ltd, The Old Dairy, Chiddinglye, RH19 4QS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Missing Link Brewery 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% | ← Missing Link Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Missing Link Brewery 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 Missing Link Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Chef Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Duckyls Farm Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Philpots Manor School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Philpots Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| West Hoathly Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The Cat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| West Hoathly Community Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Pericles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
Questions about Missing Link Brewery
What is Missing Link Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Missing Link Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Missing Link Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Missing Link Brewery last inspected?
Missing Link Brewery was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Missing Link Brewery?
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 Missing Link Brewery 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 Missing Link Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Missing Link Brewery 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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