Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: Court Bushes Community Hub, Willow Way, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TH
How this rating has changed
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 6 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Chinese Gardens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint
What is Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint's food hygiene rating?
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint last inspected?
Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 "very 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 Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Kiddie Capers Hurstpierpoint is one of them.
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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