Allan Martin Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Allan Martin Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: Allan Martin Meats, 45 Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood, RH19 3RB
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Allan Martin Meats 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% | ← Allan Martin Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Allan Martin Meats 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 Allan Martin Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Hair Salon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Holroyd Howe Limited School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| In Gear Cycle Sport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2020 |
| Java and Jazz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Emilio's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Prosperity Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Mineral Resources International (UK) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Forest Row Community Fridge CIC Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
Questions about Allan Martin Meats
What is Allan Martin Meats's food hygiene rating?
Allan Martin Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Allan Martin Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Allan Martin Meats last inspected?
Allan Martin Meats was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Allan Martin Meats?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allan Martin Meats 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 Allan Martin Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Allan Martin Meats 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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