Pericles food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Pericles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Pericles, 18 Hoathly Hill, West Hoathly, RH19 4SJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Pericles 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% | ← Pericles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pericles 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 Pericles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hippocrateas Manufacturers/packers | 78 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2024 |
| West Hoathly Community Pre School Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| The Cat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| West Hoathly Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Courtlands Nurseries B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
| Missing Link Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Garden Chef Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Pericles
What is Pericles's food hygiene rating?
Pericles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 28 September 2021.
Is Pericles 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pericles last inspected?
Pericles was last inspected on 28 September 2021, more than 4 years 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 Pericles?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pericles 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 Pericles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Pericles 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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