Imberhorne School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Sussex
Imberhorne School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DT
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Imberhorne School sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← Imberhorne School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Imberhorne School 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 Imberhorne School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magellan House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Knowle House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Lingfield House Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| East Grinstead Foodbank Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Jubilee Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Jubilee Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Jack & Jill Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Lingfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Imberhorne School
What is Imberhorne School's food hygiene rating?
Imberhorne School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Imberhorne School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Imberhorne School last inspected?
Imberhorne School was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Imberhorne School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Imberhorne School compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Imberhorne School holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Imberhorne School 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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