South Downs Way B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Mid Sussex
South Downs Way B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dyke Lane House, The Street, Poynings, BN45 7AQ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts South Downs Way B & B 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% | ← South Downs Way B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very 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 South Downs Way B & B 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 South Downs Way B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bobs Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Poynings Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Devils Dyke Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Rushfields Plant Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Wild Flower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dyke Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Devils Dyke Farm Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about South Downs Way B & B
What is South Downs Way B & B's food hygiene rating?
South Downs Way B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 27 September 2022.
Is South Downs Way B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Downs Way B & B last inspected?
South Downs Way B & B was last inspected on 27 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 South Downs Way B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 South Downs Way B & B compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and South Downs Way B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects South Downs Way B & B 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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