The Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
The Star holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: The Star, 1 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, RH16 3AQ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Star 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% | ← The Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 The Star 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 The Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grahams Newsagents Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Kashmir Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ephesus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Kangaroos Mid Sussex Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Grape & Grain Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bar 42 Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Star
What is The Star's food hygiene rating?
The Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 3 November 2024.
Is The Star 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Star last inspected?
The Star 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 The Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Star compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,249 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Star 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Star is one of 337 rated food businesses in Haywards Heath. See every hygiene rating in Haywards Heath →
Mid Sussex inspects and rates 1,364 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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