The Bookstall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
The Bookstall holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 February 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: Three Bridges Station, Haslett Avenue East, Three Bridges, RH10 1LY
How it compares in Crawley
In Crawley, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bookstall sits behind roughly 804 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 743 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Bookstall | |
| 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 Good
- 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 The Bookstall 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 Bookstall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB Discos And Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Chartwells At Pound Hill Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Barista And Barrel Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 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 |
| Chartwells At St Andrews's C E School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bookstall
What is The Bookstall's food hygiene rating?
The Bookstall has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Crawley Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Bookstall safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Bookstall last inspected?
The Bookstall was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 The Bookstall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Bookstall compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, while The Bookstall holds a 3. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects The Bookstall 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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