The Mug Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Mug Tree holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Mug Tree was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Mug Tree, Shop 2, Old Stone Link, RH19 4EF
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mug Tree sits behind roughly 1,158 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← The Mug Tree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mug Tree 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 Mug Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Mad Dog Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Nuba Lounge And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Chocolate Lodge Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2024 |
Questions about The Mug Tree
What is The Mug Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Mug Tree has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Mug Tree safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Mug Tree last inspected?
The Mug Tree was last inspected on 22 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 Mug Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mug Tree compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while The Mug Tree holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Mug Tree 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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