The Lockhart Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Lockhart Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2025, 11 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: Lockhart Tavern, 41 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Lockhart Tavern 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% | ← The Lockhart Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Lockhart Tavern 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 Lockhart Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ephesus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Bar 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Bife Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Grahams Newsagents Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Kangaroos Mid Sussex Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Lockhart Tavern
What is The Lockhart Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Lockhart Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 4 August 2025.
Is The Lockhart Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lockhart Tavern last inspected?
The Lockhart Tavern was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 Lockhart Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Lockhart Tavern compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Lockhart Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Lockhart Tavern 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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