Hippocrateas food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Sussex
Hippocrateas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2026, 2 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: Arc Hall, 29 Hoathly Hill, West Hoathly, RH19 4SJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Hippocrateas was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Hippocrateas among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Hippocrateas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 Hippocrateas 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 Hippocrateas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pericles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| West Hoathly Community Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| The Cat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| West Hoathly Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Courtlands Nurseries B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
| Missing Link Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Garden Chef Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Hippocrateas
What is Hippocrateas's food hygiene rating?
Hippocrateas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 8 July 2026.
Is Hippocrateas 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hippocrateas last inspected?
Hippocrateas was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 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 Hippocrateas?
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 Hippocrateas compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Hippocrateas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hippocrateas 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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Hippocrateas is one of 217 rated food businesses in East Grinstead. See every hygiene rating in East Grinstead →
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