Little Explorers Royal George Road food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Little Explorers Royal George Road holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Little Explorers, 134 Royal George Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SL
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Little Explorers Royal George Road 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% | ← Little Explorers Royal George Road | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Explorers Royal George Road 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 Little Explorers Royal George Road, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gems News Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Burgess Hill Bonfire Society Mobile caterer | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Jupps Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Burgess Hill Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Home Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Buon Appetito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Burnside Day Opportunities Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Little Explorers Royal George Road
What is Little Explorers Royal George Road's food hygiene rating?
Little Explorers Royal George Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Little Explorers Royal George Road 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Explorers Royal George Road last inspected?
Little Explorers Royal George Road was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Little Explorers Royal George Road?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Explorers Royal George Road 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 Little Explorers Royal George Road is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Little Explorers Royal George Road 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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Little Explorers Royal George Road is one of 205 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
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