RFC Chicken And Ribs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
RFC Chicken And Ribs holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: RFC Chicken And Ribs, 22 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BP
How it compares in Mid Sussex
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,248 rated places in Mid Sussex score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← RFC Chicken And Ribs | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 RFC Chicken And Ribs the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to RFC Chicken And Ribs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.G Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bluebells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Fera Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Age UK East Grinstead & District Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Megabites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Learts Creative Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about RFC Chicken And Ribs
What is RFC Chicken And Ribs's food hygiene rating?
RFC Chicken And Ribs has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Sussex Council on 27 November 2025.
Is RFC Chicken And Ribs safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was RFC Chicken And Ribs last inspected?
RFC Chicken And Ribs was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 RFC Chicken And Ribs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does RFC Chicken And Ribs 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 RFC Chicken And Ribs holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects RFC Chicken And Ribs 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Sussex, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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