The Grub Stop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Grub Stop 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 6 January 2026, 6 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 Grub Stop, 51B Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BT
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Grub Stop 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 Grub Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Grub Stop 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 Grub Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learts Creative Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Age UK East Grinstead & District Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| E.G Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bluebells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Fera Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Megabites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Pizza Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Grub Stop
What is The Grub Stop's food hygiene rating?
The Grub Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 6 January 2026.
Is The Grub Stop 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 The Grub Stop last inspected?
The Grub Stop was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Grub Stop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Grub Stop 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 Grub Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Grub Stop 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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