Uncle Sams food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
Uncle Sams holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: Uncle Sams, 21 Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9DE
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Uncle Sams 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% | ← Uncle Sams | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Uncle Sams 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 Uncle Sams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Food And Wine Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Harry's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| KB Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Coffee Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Church Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Uncle Sams
What is Uncle Sams's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Sams has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Uncle Sams 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Uncle Sams last inspected?
Uncle Sams was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Uncle Sams?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Uncle Sams compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Uncle Sams holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Uncle Sams 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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