Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 6 May 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Treehoppers, Borde Hill Garden, Borde Hill Lane, RH16 1XP
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten 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% | ← Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten | |
| 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 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 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten 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 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginkgo & Summer House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bective Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2021 |
| Halfway Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Haywards Heath Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
Questions about Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten
What is Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten's food hygiene rating?
Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten last inspected?
Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten 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 Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Treehoppers Forest Kindergarten 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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