Bobs Community Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Bobs Community Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Bobs Community Cafe was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: Pavilion, Playing Fields, Poynings Road
How this rating has changed
Bobs Community Cafe was re-inspected on 28 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Bobs Community Cafe among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Bobs Community Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 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 Bobs Community Cafe 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 Bobs Community Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Downs Way B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Poynings Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Devils Dyke Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Dyke Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Wild Flower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Rushfields Plant Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Devils Dyke Farm Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Bobs Community Cafe
What is Bobs Community Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bobs Community Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 28 August 2026.
Is Bobs Community Cafe 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 Bobs Community Cafe last inspected?
Bobs Community Cafe was last inspected on 28 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Bobs Community Cafe?
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 Bobs Community Cafe compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Bobs Community Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Bobs Community Cafe 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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