Sussex Ox food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
Sussex Ox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sussex Ox Milton Street, Polegate, BN26 5RL
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Sussex Ox among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Sussex Ox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Sussex Ox 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 Sussex Ox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Badgers Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Singing Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Gun Room Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poco Wine & Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| Six Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| The Star Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Sussex Ox
What is Sussex Ox's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Ox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Sussex Ox 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sussex Ox last inspected?
Sussex Ox was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sussex Ox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sussex Ox compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Sussex Ox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Sussex Ox 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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Understanding this rating
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Sussex Ox is one of 52 rated food businesses in Polegate. See every hygiene rating in Polegate →
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