Danny House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Danny House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 December 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: Danny House, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9BB
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Danny House sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← Danny House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Danny House 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 Danny House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Nixons Music & Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| The Fig Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Players Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| South Downs Cellars Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Rhubarb Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Danny House
What is Danny House's food hygiene rating?
Danny House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Danny House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Danny House last inspected?
Danny House was last inspected on 2 December 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 Danny House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Danny House 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 Danny House holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Danny House 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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