Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TH
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint 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 Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Befriended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2025 |
| Bridgers Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Hurstpierpoint Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Crossways Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Cottis Pre School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Lyona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Be: Dog Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint
What is Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint's food hygiene rating?
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint last inspected?
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint 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 Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint 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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