Abbey Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Abbey Care 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
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Wesley Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 3DN
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Abbey Care 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% | ← Abbey Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbey Care 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 Abbey Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINCKA Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| Elan Day Nursery In Haywards Heath Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Adelaide House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Go Gourmet! Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cafe Local Pl 1 & 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Abbey Care
What is Abbey Care's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Abbey Care 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 Abbey Care last inspected?
Abbey Care was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Abbey Care?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey Care 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 Abbey Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Abbey Care 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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