Restaurant Associates @ American Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Restaurant Associates @ American Express 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
This is a fresh result: Restaurant Associates @ American Express was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: American Express Europe Ltd, Sussex House, Civic Way, RH15 9AQ
How this rating has changed
Restaurant Associates @ American Express was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Restaurant Associates @ American Express among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Restaurant Associates @ American Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Very 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 Restaurant Associates @ American Express 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 Restaurant Associates @ American Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Corbett Court Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| K J Thorne Butchers Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Burgess Hill And District Pantry Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Gurkha Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Burgess Hill Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Dice And Drinks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Restaurant Associates @ American Express
What is Restaurant Associates @ American Express's food hygiene rating?
Restaurant Associates @ American Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Restaurant Associates @ American Express 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 Restaurant Associates @ American Express last inspected?
Restaurant Associates @ American Express was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. 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 Restaurant Associates @ American Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Restaurant Associates @ American Express compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Restaurant Associates @ American Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Restaurant Associates @ American Express 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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Restaurant Associates @ American Express is one of 204 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
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