Haywards Heath Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Haywards Heath Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Haywards Heath Foodbank, 9 Delaware Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3UX
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Haywards Heath Foodbank 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% | ← Haywards Heath Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Haywards Heath Foodbank 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 Haywards Heath Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentswood Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Haywards Heath Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bletchingly Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Haywards Heath Foodbank
What is Haywards Heath Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Haywards Heath Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 June 2023.
Is Haywards Heath Foodbank 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haywards Heath Foodbank last inspected?
Haywards Heath Foodbank was last inspected on 22 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Haywards Heath Foodbank?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haywards Heath Foodbank 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 Haywards Heath Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Haywards Heath Foodbank 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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Haywards Heath Foodbank is one of 337 rated food businesses in Haywards Heath. See every hygiene rating in Haywards Heath →
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