Hillside Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Crawley
Hillside Inn 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 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Balcombe Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7SX
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Hillside Inn 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% | ← Hillside Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Hillside Inn 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 Hillside Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Active Stars School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At Milton Mount Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Caterplus At Anchor - Lanehurst Gardens Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| CB Discos And Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Day Nursery And Pre School Crawley Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Camp Glide At Maidenbower Junior School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
Questions about Hillside Inn
What is Hillside Inn's food hygiene rating?
Hillside Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Hillside Inn 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 Hillside Inn last inspected?
Hillside Inn was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hillside Inn?
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 Hillside Inn compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Hillside Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Hillside Inn 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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