The Bit And Brew food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Mid Sussex
The Bit And Brew holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: Mid Sussex Cottage, High Street, Handcross, RH17 6BW
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Bit And Brew 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 Bit And Brew | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The Bit And Brew 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 Bit And Brew, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Handcross Village Butchers Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Nowadays Budgens Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 March 2025 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Handcross Newsagents Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
| Handcross Hardware And Craft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| JO.Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Handcross Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Bit And Brew
What is The Bit And Brew's food hygiene rating?
The Bit And Brew has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Bit And Brew 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bit And Brew last inspected?
The Bit And Brew was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Bit And Brew?
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 The Bit And Brew compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Bit And Brew is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Bit And Brew 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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