Hurst Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Hurst Butchers 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 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hurst Butchers, 2 - 4 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9RU
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hurst Butchers 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% | ← Hurst Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hurst Butchers 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 Hurst Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Lyona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Be: Dog Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Hurstpierpoint Pre School Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cottis Pre School Caring Premises | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Chinese Gardens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Hurst Butchers
What is Hurst Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hurst Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Hurst Butchers 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 Hurst Butchers last inspected?
Hurst Butchers was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 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 Hurst Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hurst Butchers 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 Hurst Butchers holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hurst Butchers 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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