The Ashdown & General Land Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Mid Sussex
The Ashdown & General Land Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: Cinder Hill House, Cinder Hill Lane, Horsted Keynes, RH17 7BD
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Ashdown & General Land Company among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← The Ashdown & General Land Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Ashdown & General Land Company 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 Ashdown & General Land Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinks Delivery Group Retailers - other | 387 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cuckfield Coffee Co. Manufacturers/packers | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Roasthouse Coffee Mobile caterer | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Ravenswood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Ashdown & General Land Company
What is The Ashdown & General Land Company's food hygiene rating?
The Ashdown & General Land Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Ashdown & General Land Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ashdown & General Land Company last inspected?
The Ashdown & General Land Company was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Ashdown & General Land Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ashdown & General Land Company compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Ashdown & General Land Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Ashdown & General Land Company 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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