W J Armstrong food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
W J Armstrong 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 22 August 2023, more than 2 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: Armstrongs Off Licence, 12 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1AG
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts W J Armstrong 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% | ← W J Armstrong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 W J Armstrong 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 W J Armstrong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Harbour Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Good & Green Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Carlo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Mad Dog Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2021 |
Questions about W J Armstrong
What is W J Armstrong's food hygiene rating?
W J Armstrong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 August 2023.
Is W J Armstrong 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 W J Armstrong last inspected?
W J Armstrong was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 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 W J Armstrong?
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 W J Armstrong 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 W J Armstrong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects W J Armstrong 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
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W J Armstrong is one of 218 rated food businesses in East Grinstead. See every hygiene rating in East Grinstead →
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