The Skate Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Skate Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Skate Farm, Unit 1, 30 Bridge Road, RH16 1TX
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Skate Farm 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% | ← The Skate Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Skate Farm 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 Skate Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehogs & Badgers Nursery School Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Oathall Community College - Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Elan Preschool Haywards Heath Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Maplehurst Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Crossways Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Cafe Local Pl 1 & 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Skate Farm
What is The Skate Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Skate Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Skate Farm 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Skate Farm last inspected?
The Skate Farm was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 The Skate Farm?
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 The Skate Farm 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 The Skate Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Skate Farm 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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