Chinese Gardens food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
Chinese Gardens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 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: Chinese Gardens Takeaway, 103 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PU
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Chinese Gardens 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% | ← Chinese Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chinese Gardens 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 Chinese Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Cottis Pre School Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Iris Bakery Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Be: Dog Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Lyona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Hurstpierpoint Pre School Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Crossways Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Chinese Gardens
What is Chinese Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Chinese Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Chinese Gardens 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chinese Gardens last inspected?
Chinese Gardens was last inspected on 2 May 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 Chinese Gardens?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chinese Gardens 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 Chinese Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Chinese Gardens 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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