Chalkhill food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Chalkhill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, RH16 4NQ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Chalkhill sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← Chalkhill | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Chalkhill 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 Chalkhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five A Day Greengrocers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Aspen Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Green City Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| C. N. Guy & Son Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Gee Gees Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| China Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Haywards Heath Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
Questions about Chalkhill
What is Chalkhill's food hygiene rating?
Chalkhill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Chalkhill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chalkhill last inspected?
Chalkhill was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Chalkhill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chalkhill 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 Chalkhill holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Chalkhill 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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