C. N. Guy & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
C. N. Guy & Son 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 25 January 2025, 17 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: C. N. Guy And Son, 11 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4DZ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts C. N. Guy & Son 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% | ← C. N. Guy & Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 C. N. Guy & Son 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 C. N. Guy & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Gee Gees Mobile caterer | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Green City Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Best Options Traders Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about C. N. Guy & Son
What is C. N. Guy & Son's food hygiene rating?
C. N. Guy & Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 25 January 2025.
Is C. N. Guy & Son 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 C. N. Guy & Son last inspected?
C. N. Guy & Son was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 17 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 C. N. Guy & Son?
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 C. N. Guy & Son 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 C. N. Guy & Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects C. N. Guy & Son 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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