Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hassocks Day Nursery, The Beacon, Brighton Road, BN6 9PF
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool 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% | ← Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool 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 Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassocks Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Eastwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A Twine Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Green Folk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool
What is Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool last inspected?
Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool was last inspected on 19 June 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 Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool 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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