La Farola Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
La Farola Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 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: La Farola, 198 - 208 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1EY
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts La Farola Restaurant 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% | ← La Farola Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 La Farola Restaurant 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 La Farola Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andiamo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Pret A Manger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about La Farola Restaurant
What is La Farola Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
La Farola Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 5 November 2025.
Is La Farola Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Farola Restaurant last inspected?
La Farola Restaurant was last inspected on 5 November 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 La Farola Restaurant?
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 La Farola Restaurant 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 La Farola Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects La Farola Restaurant 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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