Upper Fairlight Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Sussex
Upper Fairlight Farm holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: Upper Fairlight Farm, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3QF
How it compares in Mid Sussex
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,248 rated places in Mid Sussex score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Upper Fairlight Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Upper Fairlight Farm the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Upper Fairlight Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Nursery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Little Chums Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| E.G Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chirag's General Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Lodge Coffee Shop At The Hurricane Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| All Kids Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Paddington Pre School Stage Two Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Littlefair Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
Questions about Upper Fairlight Farm
What is Upper Fairlight Farm's food hygiene rating?
Upper Fairlight Farm has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Sussex Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Upper Fairlight Farm safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Upper Fairlight Farm last inspected?
Upper Fairlight Farm was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 Upper Fairlight Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Upper Fairlight Farm 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 Upper Fairlight Farm holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Upper Fairlight Farm 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Sussex, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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