Melianthos food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Sussex
Melianthos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 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: Hickstead Ltd, All England Jumping Course, London Road, BN6 9NS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Melianthos among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Melianthos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Melianthos 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 Melianthos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked By Felicity Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Elizabeth And Cake / Sussex Kitchen Hire Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Farine Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Maxwells Events Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Romy's Luncheonette Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Rzari Foods Also T/a Mona's Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Oaks And Acorns Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| LVS Hassocks School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Melianthos
What is Melianthos's food hygiene rating?
Melianthos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Melianthos 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Melianthos last inspected?
Melianthos was last inspected on 4 April 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 Melianthos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Melianthos compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Melianthos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Melianthos 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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Understanding this rating
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