Hickstead Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
Hickstead Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 23 July 2025, 11 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
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hickstead Ltd 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% | ← Hickstead Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hickstead Ltd 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 Hickstead Ltd, 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 |
| Melianthos Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| 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 |
Questions about Hickstead Ltd
What is Hickstead Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hickstead Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Hickstead Ltd 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hickstead Ltd last inspected?
Hickstead Ltd was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Hickstead Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hickstead Ltd 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 Hickstead Ltd holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hickstead Ltd 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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