The Masala Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Masala Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: Masala Club, 6 - 8 Mill Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8DR
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Masala Club 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 Masala Club | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Masala Club 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 Masala Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Church Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brunchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Josh Food And Wine Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Harry's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Coffee Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Dragon And Peacock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about The Masala Club
What is The Masala Club's food hygiene rating?
The Masala Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Masala Club 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Masala Club last inspected?
The Masala Club was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Masala Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Masala Club 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 Masala Club holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Masala Club 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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