The Half Moon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Half Moon holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 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: The Half Moon, The Street, Warninglid, RH17 5TR
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Half Moon sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← The Half Moon | |
| 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 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 The Half Moon 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 Half Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Country House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| ATC Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Aniska Lodge Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| The Padel Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| The Bolney Stage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Clocktower Cafe Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Safari Pizza Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Wobblegate Ltd And The Cider Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about The Half Moon
What is The Half Moon's food hygiene rating?
The Half Moon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 9 January 2026.
Is The Half Moon safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Half Moon last inspected?
The Half Moon was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Half Moon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Half Moon 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 The Half Moon holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Half Moon 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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