The Signalbox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Signalbox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2024, more than 2 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: The Signalbox, 73 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Signalbox 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% | ← The Signalbox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Signalbox 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 The Signalbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Dice And Drinks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Burgess Hill Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Gurkha Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| B&M Local Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Burgess Hill Theatre Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
Questions about The Signalbox
What is The Signalbox's food hygiene rating?
The Signalbox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 5 February 2024.
Is The Signalbox 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Signalbox last inspected?
The Signalbox was last inspected on 5 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Signalbox?
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 The Signalbox 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 The Signalbox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Signalbox 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Signalbox is one of 205 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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