Ascension Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Ascension Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Ascension Church, 110 Vale Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4JS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Ascension Larder 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% | ← Ascension Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ascension Larder 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 Ascension Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashenground Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aspen Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bolnore Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Green City Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Gee Gees Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Best Options Traders Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| C. N. Guy & Son Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about Ascension Larder
What is Ascension Larder's food hygiene rating?
Ascension Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 26 January 2023.
Is Ascension Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ascension Larder last inspected?
Ascension Larder was last inspected on 26 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Ascension Larder?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ascension Larder compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Ascension Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Ascension Larder 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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