Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Sussex
Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Warden Park School, Broad Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5DP
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy 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% | ← Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy | |
| 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 Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy 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 Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa Kitchen And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Cuckfish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cuckfield Recreation Ground Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cuckfield Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Good Evening Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Orchard House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Kiddie Capers Childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy
What is Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy last inspected?
Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy?
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 Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy 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 Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Aspens Services @ Warden Park Secondary Academy 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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