Budgens - Gatwick North food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
Budgens - Gatwick North holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: Motor Fuel Group, Gatwick North Service Station, Longbridge Way, RH6 0GZ
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Budgens - Gatwick North among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Budgens - Gatwick North | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 60 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 130 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 Very 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 Budgens - Gatwick North 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 Budgens - Gatwick North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Apple Contract Catering Holdings Ltd At The Green Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Hampton By Hilton Gatwick Airport Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Brewdog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Discover London Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Greggs - ESSO MFG HORLEY Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Connect Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Budgens - Gatwick North
What is Budgens - Gatwick North's food hygiene rating?
Budgens - Gatwick North has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Budgens - Gatwick North 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens - Gatwick North last inspected?
Budgens - Gatwick North was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Budgens - Gatwick North?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Budgens - Gatwick North compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 826 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens - Gatwick North is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Budgens - Gatwick North 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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