The Dukes Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Dukes Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Dukes Head was inspected on 14 July 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: Dukes Head, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, RH10 4HH
How this rating has changed
The Dukes Head was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 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 The Dukes Head 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% | ← The Dukes Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dukes Head 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 Dukes Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Smugglers Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Alliance Home Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Heatherley Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| The Monastery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Copthorne Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Romans Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Prizefighters Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Crawley Down Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Dukes Head
What is The Dukes Head's food hygiene rating?
The Dukes Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 14 July 2026.
Is The Dukes Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dukes Head last inspected?
The Dukes Head was last inspected on 14 July 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 The Dukes Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dukes Head 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 The Dukes Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Dukes Head 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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The Dukes Head is one of 20 rated food businesses in Crawley Down. See every hygiene rating in Crawley Down →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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