The Safari Pizza Co food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Safari Pizza Co 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 30 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: The Cider Tap And Orchard, Old Mill House Farm, Cowfold Road, RH17 5SE
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Safari Pizza Co 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% | ← The Safari Pizza Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Safari Pizza Co 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 The Safari Pizza Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wobblegate Ltd And The Cider Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Bolney Wine Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Spirit Of The Downs Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Bolney Cross Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bolney Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bolney Under Fives Group Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Chapel Barn Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Safari Pizza Co
What is The Safari Pizza Co's food hygiene rating?
The Safari Pizza Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 30 May 2024.
Is The Safari Pizza Co 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 The Safari Pizza Co last inspected?
The Safari Pizza Co was last inspected on 30 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 The Safari Pizza Co?
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 The Safari Pizza Co 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 The Safari Pizza Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Safari Pizza Co 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Safari Pizza Co and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,364 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →