Bengal Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
Bengal Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bengal Spice was inspected on 19 August 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: Bengal Spice, 177 Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0JW
How this rating has changed
Bengal Spice has improved: it was rated 1 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
| 19 August 2026 | 1 5 | Improved |
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 Bengal Spice 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% | ← Bengal Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bengal Spice 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 Bengal Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward House Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Burgess Hill Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Burgess Hill Cricket Club - Bites & Brews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Grove Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Church Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Harry's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Dragon And Peacock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
Questions about Bengal Spice
What is Bengal Spice's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Bengal Spice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bengal Spice last inspected?
Bengal Spice was last inspected on 19 August 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 Bengal Spice?
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 Bengal Spice 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 Bengal Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Bengal Spice 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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Bengal Spice is one of 204 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
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