Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Sussex
Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire 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 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: Hickstead Ltd, All England Jumping Course, London Road, BN6 9NS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire 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% | ← Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire 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 Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked By Felicity Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Farine Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Maxwells Events Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Melianthos Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Romy's Luncheonette Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Rzari Foods Also T/a Mona's Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Oaks And Acorns Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| LVS Hassocks School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire
What is Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire's food hygiene rating?
Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire 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 Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire last inspected?
Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire was last inspected on 27 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 Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire?
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 Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire 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 Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire 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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