The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry 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
This is a fresh result: The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Scaynes Hill Nursery, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7NG
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry 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 Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry 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 Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Capers Scaynes Hill Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Scaynes Hill Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Central Education Ltd School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cora House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Lodestone House @ Great Walstead School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Shell Birch Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Five A Day Greengrocers Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Princess Royal Hospital & Bluebells Restaurant Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry
What is The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry's food hygiene rating?
The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry 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 The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry last inspected?
The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry 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 The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Bakehouse & Farmshop At UpCountry 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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