The Hickstead Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Mid Sussex
The Hickstead Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Hickstead Hotel was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Hickstead Hotel, Jobs Lane, Hickstead, RH17 5NZ
How this rating has changed
The Hickstead Hotel was re-inspected on 5 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hickstead Hotel sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← The Hickstead Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Hickstead Hotel 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 Hickstead Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet & Chill Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Baked By Felicity Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Farine Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Maxwells Events Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Melianthos Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| EIXO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Hickstead Hotel
What is The Hickstead Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Hickstead Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Hickstead Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hickstead Hotel last inspected?
The Hickstead Hotel was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Hickstead Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Hickstead Hotel 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 Hickstead Hotel holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Hickstead Hotel 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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