Spirit Of The Downs food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Sussex
Spirit Of The Downs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 23 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: Bookers Vineyard, Foxhole Lane, Bolney, RH17 5NB
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Spirit Of The Downs
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Spirit Of The Downs among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Spirit Of The Downs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Spirit Of The Downs 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 Spirit Of The Downs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolney Wine Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| The Cider Tap And Orchard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Wobblegate Ltd And The Cider Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bolney Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bolney Under Fives Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bolney Cross Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Bolney Stage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
Questions about Spirit Of The Downs
What is Spirit Of The Downs's food hygiene rating?
Spirit Of The Downs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Spirit Of The Downs 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spirit Of The Downs last inspected?
Spirit Of The Downs was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 23 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 Spirit Of The Downs?
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 Spirit Of The Downs compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Spirit Of The Downs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Spirit Of The Downs 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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Spirit Of The Downs is one of 332 rated food businesses in Haywards Heath. See every hygiene rating in Haywards Heath →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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