Nizam food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
Nizam holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Nizam, 139 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LY
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Nizam sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← Nizam | |
| 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 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 Nizam 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 Nizam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Grahams Newsagents Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Ephesus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Chief Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Kangaroos Mid Sussex Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bar 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Nizam
What is Nizam's food hygiene rating?
Nizam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 November 2024.
Is Nizam safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nizam last inspected?
Nizam was last inspected on 3 November 2024, 20 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 Nizam?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nizam 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 Nizam holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Nizam 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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