Black Sheep Coffee food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Crawley
Black Sheep Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 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: North Terminal Airside, Departures Road, Gatwick, RH6 0PJ
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Black Sheep Coffee among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Black Sheep Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Discover London Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Budgens - Gatwick North Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Holdings Ltd At The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Greggs - ESSO MFG HORLEY Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Four Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Coffee Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Black Sheep Coffee
What is Black Sheep Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Black Sheep Coffee 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Sheep Coffee last inspected?
Black Sheep Coffee was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Sheep Coffee?
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 Black Sheep Coffee compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sheep Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Black Sheep Coffee 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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