The Three Crowns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Three Crowns holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 24 October 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Three Crowns, 10 Hammerwood Road, Ashurst Wood, RH19 3TJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Crowns sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← The Three Crowns | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Three Crowns 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 Three Crowns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Limited School/college/university | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Jon Hair Salon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Allan Martin Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Three Crowns
What is The Three Crowns's food hygiene rating?
The Three Crowns has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Three Crowns safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Three Crowns last inspected?
The Three Crowns was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months 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 Three Crowns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Crowns compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Crowns holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Three Crowns 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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