Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: The Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) 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% | ← Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) 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 Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group @ The Burgess Hill Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| K J Thorne Butchers Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Burgess Hill And District Pantry Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| KB Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex)
What is Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex)'s food hygiene rating?
Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) last inspected?
Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) 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 Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) 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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Football Fun Factory (Mid Sussex) is one of 205 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
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