Ardingly College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Sussex
Ardingly College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 October 2025, 8 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: Kitchen Wing, Ardingly College, College Road, RH17 6SQ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Ardingly College 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% | ← Ardingly College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ardingly College 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 Ardingly College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Fellows Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Ardingly Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| St Peters Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Ardingly News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Lion Cafe Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
Questions about Ardingly College
What is Ardingly College's food hygiene rating?
Ardingly College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Ardingly College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ardingly College last inspected?
Ardingly College was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 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 Ardingly College?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ardingly College 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 Ardingly College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Ardingly College 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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