The Cat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Cat Inn 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
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 7 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 Cat Inn, North Lane, West Hoathly, RH19 4PP
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Cat Inn 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 Cat Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cat Inn 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 Cat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hoathly Community Pre School Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| West Hoathly Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Pericles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2021 |
| Hippocrateas Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2024 |
| Missing Link Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Garden Chef Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Philpots Manor School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cat Inn
What is The Cat Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Cat Inn 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 Cat Inn last inspected?
The Cat Inn was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 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 Cat Inn?
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 Cat Inn 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 Cat Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Cat Inn 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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