Kiddie Capers Ardingly food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Kiddie Capers Ardingly holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: Kiddie Capers Childcare, Heathfield Suite, South of England Centre, RH17 6TL
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Kiddie Capers Ardingly 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% | ← Kiddie Capers Ardingly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kiddie Capers Ardingly 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 Kiddie Capers Ardingly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardings Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| St Peters Pre-School Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| The Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2024 |
| Ardingly News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Lion Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Fellows Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Kiddie Capers Ardingly
What is Kiddie Capers Ardingly's food hygiene rating?
Kiddie Capers Ardingly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Kiddie Capers Ardingly 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiddie Capers Ardingly last inspected?
Kiddie Capers Ardingly was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Kiddie Capers Ardingly?
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 Kiddie Capers Ardingly 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 Kiddie Capers Ardingly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Kiddie Capers Ardingly 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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