The Potters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Potters Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: Potters Arms, 129 Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9ED
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Potters Arms 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 Potters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Potters Arms 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 Potters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Befriended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Fish & Bricks Pre-school Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Corbett Court Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Compass Group @ The Burgess Hill Academy School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) Caring Premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| K J Thorne Butchers Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Burgess Hill And District Pantry Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Potters Arms
What is The Potters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Potters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 17 October 2025.
Is The Potters Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Potters Arms last inspected?
The Potters Arms was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Potters Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Potters Arms 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 The Potters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Potters Arms 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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