Friars Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mid Sussex
Friars Oak 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 19 June 2026, 2 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Mid Sussex score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Sussex ratings →
Address: Friars Oak, London Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NA
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Friars Oak among the 1,014 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,014 | 82% | ← Friars Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 Friars Oak 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 Friars Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Wickham Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Eastwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Kiddie Capers Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Hassocks Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| A Twine Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Green Folk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Friars Oak
What is Friars Oak's food hygiene rating?
Friars Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Friars Oak 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 Friars Oak last inspected?
Friars Oak was last inspected on 19 June 2026, 2 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 Friars Oak?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friars Oak compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
82% of the 1,234 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Friars Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Friars Oak 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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Friars Oak is one of 98 rated food businesses in Hassocks. See every hygiene rating in Hassocks →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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