Volume 1 Climbing food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Volume 1 Climbing holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: Volume 1 Climbing, 12 Birches Industrial Estate, East Grinstead, RH19 1XZ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Volume 1 Climbing sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← Volume 1 Climbing | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Volume 1 Climbing 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 Volume 1 Climbing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imberhorne Upper School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Anish's Budgens Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Felbridge Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Heathcote Express And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Lingfield House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Magellan House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Lingfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Volume 1 Climbing
What is Volume 1 Climbing's food hygiene rating?
Volume 1 Climbing has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Volume 1 Climbing safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Volume 1 Climbing last inspected?
Volume 1 Climbing was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Volume 1 Climbing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Volume 1 Climbing compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Volume 1 Climbing holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Volume 1 Climbing 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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