A1 Fruit And Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
A1 Fruit And Veg 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 18 May 2021, more than 5 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: 6 Gossops Parade, Gossops Green, Crawley, RH11 8HH
How it compares in Crawley
That puts A1 Fruit And Veg among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← A1 Fruit And Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 A1 Fruit And Veg 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 A1 Fruit And Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewbush Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cater Link Bewbush Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bewbush Community Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Burger Pod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Chartwells At St Margarets C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| 2nd Ifield Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Caterlink At Seymour Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about A1 Fruit And Veg
What is A1 Fruit And Veg's food hygiene rating?
A1 Fruit And Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 18 May 2021.
Is A1 Fruit And Veg 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 A1 Fruit And Veg last inspected?
A1 Fruit And Veg was last inspected on 18 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A1 Fruit And Veg?
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 A1 Fruit And Veg compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Fruit And Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects A1 Fruit And Veg 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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