The Goat To Go food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
The Goat To Go 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
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: The Goat To Go, 59A High Street, East Grinstead, RH19 3DD
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Goat To Go 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% | ← The Goat To Go | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Goat To Go 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 Goat To Go, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| Chocabox Community Gift Shop East Grinstead Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Heath Botanicals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Flint Owl Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
| Chocolate Lodge Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Nuba Lounge And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Mad Dog Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Goat To Go
What is The Goat To Go's food hygiene rating?
The Goat To Go has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Goat To Go 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 The Goat To Go last inspected?
The Goat To Go was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Goat To Go?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Goat To Go 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 The Goat To Go is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Goat To Go 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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