Tilkhurst Shoot food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Sussex
Tilkhurst Shoot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: Tilkhurst Farm, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1TY
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Tilkhurst Shoot 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% | ← Tilkhurst Shoot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tilkhurst Shoot 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 Tilkhurst Shoot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Alexander House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Church Of Scientology School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| East Grinstead Rugby Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Heathcote Express And Post Office Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Pots And Pithoi Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Imberhorne Upper School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Italia Solutions UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about Tilkhurst Shoot
What is Tilkhurst Shoot's food hygiene rating?
Tilkhurst Shoot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Tilkhurst Shoot 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tilkhurst Shoot last inspected?
Tilkhurst Shoot was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Tilkhurst Shoot?
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 Tilkhurst Shoot 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 Tilkhurst Shoot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Tilkhurst Shoot 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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