Ardingly Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Ardingly Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 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: Unit 2, Devon House, Street Lane, RH17 6SZ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Ardingly Cafe 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% | ← Ardingly Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ardingly Cafe 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 Ardingly Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Manufacturers/packers | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Lion Cafe Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| Ardingly News Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| St Peters Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Hardings Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Kiddie Capers Ardingly Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Ardingly Cafe
What is Ardingly Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Ardingly Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Ardingly Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ardingly Cafe last inspected?
Ardingly Cafe was last inspected on 3 June 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 Ardingly Cafe?
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 Ardingly Cafe 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 Ardingly Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Ardingly Cafe 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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