The Sussex Peasant food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Mid Sussex
The Sussex Peasant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: The Old Barn, Pangdean Farm, London Road, BN45 7FJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sussex Peasant 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% | ← The Sussex Peasant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Sussex Peasant 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 The Sussex Peasant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangdean Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brendon Stud And Saddlery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Duck Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
Questions about The Sussex Peasant
What is The Sussex Peasant's food hygiene rating?
The Sussex Peasant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Sussex Peasant 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sussex Peasant last inspected?
The Sussex Peasant was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 The Sussex Peasant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Sussex Peasant compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while The Sussex Peasant holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Sussex Peasant 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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