The Apron food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Apron 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: The Apron, Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De la Warr Road, RH19 3BS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Apron 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% | ← The Apron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Apron 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 The Apron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocabox Community Gift Shop East Grinstead Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Monsoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| Heath Botanicals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Flint Owl Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Connect Catering At Fairview Court Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Good & Green Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about The Apron
What is The Apron's food hygiene rating?
The Apron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Apron 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 The Apron last inspected?
The Apron was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 The Apron?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Apron 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 The Apron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Apron 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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