Rumi's food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Sussex
Rumi's holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 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.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: AIR Restaurant, 47 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BQ
How this rating has changed
Rumi's was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 1,234 rated places in Mid Sussex score this low, about one in 77. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ← Rumi's | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Rumi's the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rumi's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Local Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Dragon And Peacock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Burgess Hill And District Pantry Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Rumi's
What is Rumi's's food hygiene rating?
Rumi's has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Rumi's safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rumi's last inspected?
Rumi's was last inspected on 3 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 Rumi's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rumi's compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Rumi's holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Rumi's 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Sussex, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Rumi's is one of 204 rated food businesses in Burgess Hill. See every hygiene rating in Burgess Hill →
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