Sams Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Sams Fish 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
The rating dates from 20 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: Sams Fish Bar, 36 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EA
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Sams Fish 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% | ← Sams Fish 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 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 Sams Fish 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 Sams Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gee Gees Mobile caterer | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Green City Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| C. N. Guy & Son Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| China Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Best Options Traders Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Sams Fish Bar
What is Sams Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sams Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Sams Fish 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 Sams Fish Bar last inspected?
Sams Fish Bar was last inspected on 20 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 Sams Fish Bar?
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 Sams Fish 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 Sams Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Sams Fish 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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