Hassocks Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Hassocks Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2023, 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.
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: 21 Keymer Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8AB
How this rating has changed
Hassocks Foodbank was re-inspected on 25 January 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2023 | Exempt 5 | Held |
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 Hassocks Foodbank 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% | ← Hassocks Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hassocks Foodbank 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 Hassocks Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Twine Butchers Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Green Folk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Eastwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Hassocks Foodbank
What is Hassocks Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Hassocks Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 25 January 2023.
Is Hassocks Foodbank 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hassocks Foodbank last inspected?
Hassocks Foodbank was last inspected on 25 January 2023, 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 Hassocks Foodbank?
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 Hassocks Foodbank 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 Hassocks Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hassocks Foodbank 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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Hassocks Foodbank is one of 98 rated food businesses in Hassocks. See every hygiene rating in Hassocks →
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,349 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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