Imberhorne Upper School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Sussex
Imberhorne Upper School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 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.
Address: Imberhorne Upper School, Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Imberhorne Upper School 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% | ← Imberhorne Upper School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Imberhorne Upper School 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 Imberhorne Upper School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anish's Budgens Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chartwells At Halsford Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Heathcote Express And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Felbridge Village Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Lingfield House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Lingfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Magellan House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Knowle House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Imberhorne Upper School
What is Imberhorne Upper School's food hygiene rating?
Imberhorne Upper School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Imberhorne Upper School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Imberhorne Upper School last inspected?
Imberhorne Upper School was last inspected on 22 April 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 Imberhorne Upper School?
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 Imberhorne Upper School 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 Imberhorne Upper School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Imberhorne Upper School 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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