Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises 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
The rating dates from 11 July 2025, 12 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: Norto5 Kidz Academy, Cuckfield Cricket Pavilion, South Street, RH17 5AB
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield 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% | ← Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield | |
| 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 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 Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield 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 Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuckfield Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Good Evening Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Cuckfish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Cuckfield Recreation Ground Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cuckfield Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Pampa Kitchen And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ansty Community Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Kiddie Capers Cuckfield Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield
What is Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield's food hygiene rating?
Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Sussex Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises 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 Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield last inspected?
Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield 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 Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Norto5 KIDZ Academy - Cuckfield 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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