Hardings Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Hardings Catering 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 6 June 2025, 13 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: South Of England Agricultural Society, South Of England Centre, Selsfield Road, RH17 6TL
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Hardings Catering 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% | ← Hardings Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hardings Catering 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 Hardings Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Capers Ardingly Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| St Peters Pre-School Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| The Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Ardingly News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Lion Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Fellows Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Hardings Catering
What is Hardings Catering's food hygiene rating?
Hardings Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Hardings Catering 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 Hardings Catering last inspected?
Hardings Catering was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 Hardings Catering?
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 Hardings Catering 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 Hardings Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hardings Catering 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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