New Tim Ley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
New Tim Ley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: New Tim Ley was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Tim Ley Takeaway, 189 Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9AA
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so New Tim Ley sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← New Tim Ley | |
| 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 Very 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 New Tim Ley 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 New Tim Ley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Road Newsagent Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Buon Appetito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Burgess Hill Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Buddy's Pizza And Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Burgess Hill Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Corbett Court Caring Premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Gurkha Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Befriended Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about New Tim Ley
What is New Tim Ley's food hygiene rating?
New Tim Ley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 15 May 2026.
Is New Tim Ley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Tim Ley last inspected?
New Tim Ley was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 New Tim Ley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 New Tim Ley compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while New Tim Ley holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects New Tim Ley 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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