Jaybees food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Sussex
Jaybees holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Jaybees was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: Jaybee Stores, 17 North End, London Road, RH19 1QQ
How this rating has changed
Jaybees was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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
That puts Jaybees among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Jaybees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Jaybees 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 Jaybees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imberhorne Upper School School/college/university | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Anish's Budgens Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Felbridge & Sunnyside Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Junior Adventures Group @ Halsford Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Heathcote Express And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Lingfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Magellan House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Knowle House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Jaybees
What is Jaybees's food hygiene rating?
Jaybees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Jaybees 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jaybees last inspected?
Jaybees was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Jaybees?
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 Jaybees compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Jaybees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Jaybees 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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Understanding this rating
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Jaybees is one of 217 rated food businesses in East Grinstead. See every hygiene rating in East Grinstead →
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