Wivelsfield Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Wivelsfield Newsagent holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Wivelsfield Newsagent was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Wivelsfield Newsagent, 15 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0QF
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Wivelsfield Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← Wivelsfield Newsagent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wivelsfield Newsagent 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 Wivelsfield Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill Town Football Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Edward House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Burgess Hill Cricket Club - Bites & Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Carepoint Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Burgess Hill Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Grove Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Wivelsfield Newsagent
What is Wivelsfield Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Wivelsfield Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Wivelsfield Newsagent safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wivelsfield Newsagent last inspected?
Wivelsfield Newsagent was last inspected on 26 May 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 Wivelsfield Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wivelsfield Newsagent 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 Wivelsfield Newsagent holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Wivelsfield Newsagent 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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