Romans Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Romans Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: Copthorne Golf Club, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, RH10 3LL
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Romans Pantry 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% | ← Romans Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Romans Pantry 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 Romans Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Alliance Home Care Limited Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| KG Tea and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Copthorne Village Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cafe Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Heatherley Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Anu Caterers @ Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Romans Pantry
What is Romans Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Romans Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Romans Pantry 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Romans Pantry last inspected?
Romans Pantry 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 Romans Pantry?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Romans Pantry compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Romans Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Romans Pantry 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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