Haven Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Haven Cafe Bar 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: Haven Cafe Bar was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, RH10 4LJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Haven Cafe Bar 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% | ← Haven Cafe Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Haven Cafe Bar 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 Haven Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Down Monday Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Flanagan Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Crawley Down Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Prizefighters Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Grange Farm Shop Also T/a Grange Farm Poultry & Game Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Haven Cafe Bar
What is Haven Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Haven Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Haven Cafe Bar 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 Haven Cafe Bar last inspected?
Haven Cafe Bar was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Haven Cafe Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Haven Cafe Bar 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 Haven Cafe Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Haven Cafe Bar 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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Haven Cafe Bar is one of 21 rated food businesses in Crawley Down. See every hygiene rating in Crawley Down →
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