Moss food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Moss holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major 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: Moss, 38 - 40 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AL
How this rating has changed
Moss was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | 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 1 is rare: only 20 of 1,234 rated places in Mid Sussex score this low, about one in 62. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ← Moss | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Moss the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 Moss, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bife Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ephesus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Grahams Newsagents Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Kangaroos Mid Sussex Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Moss
What is Moss's food hygiene rating?
Moss has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Moss safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Moss last inspected?
Moss 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 Moss?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moss 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 Moss holds a 1. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Moss 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 1 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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Understanding this rating
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Moss is one of 332 rated food businesses in Haywards Heath. See every hygiene rating in Haywards Heath →
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