Fellows At Balcombe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Fellows At Balcombe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: Bowders Farm, Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, RH17 6QH
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Fellows At Balcombe 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% | ← Fellows At Balcombe | |
| 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 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 Fellows At Balcombe 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 Fellows At Balcombe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sussex Biltong Co Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Balcombe Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Russettings Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Avon House Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Black Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Ardingly Activity Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2025 |
| The Balcombe Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Fellows At Balcombe
What is Fellows At Balcombe's food hygiene rating?
Fellows At Balcombe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Fellows At Balcombe 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fellows At Balcombe last inspected?
Fellows At Balcombe was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Fellows At Balcombe?
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 Fellows At Balcombe 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 Fellows At Balcombe holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Fellows At Balcombe 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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