Southern Counties Crawley food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Crawley
Southern Counties Crawley 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: Southern Counties Ice Cream, Stephenson Way, Three Bridges, RH10 1TN
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Southern Counties Crawley 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% | ← Southern Counties Crawley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Southern Counties Crawley 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 Southern Counties Crawley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Zone And Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| CB Discos And Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Barista And Barrel Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Andrews's C E School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Best One Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Burleys Wood Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Southern Counties Crawley
What is Southern Counties Crawley's food hygiene rating?
Southern Counties Crawley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Southern Counties Crawley 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 Southern Counties Crawley last inspected?
Southern Counties Crawley was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Southern Counties Crawley?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southern Counties Crawley compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Southern Counties Crawley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Southern Counties Crawley 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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Southern Counties Crawley is one of 62 rated food businesses in Three Bridges. See every hygiene rating in Three Bridges →
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