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UK Border Force food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Crawley

UK Border Force holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 6 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: UK Border Agency Ashdown House, Perimeter Road East, Gatwick, RH6 0LX

How it compares in Crawley

That puts UK Border Force among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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.

Every rated food business in Crawley
5 out of 5 743 90% ← UK Border Force
4 out of 5 61 7%
3 out of 5 11 1%
2 out of 5 7 1%
1 out of 5 4 <1%
0 out of 5 1 <1%

A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 UK Border Force 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 UK Border Force, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Baxterstorey At BA Lounges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 118 yards away 5 - Very good 30 April 2026
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 118 yards away 5 - Very good 6 August 2025
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 118 yards away 5 - Very good 2 February 2024
BP Gatwick South SF Connect - Wild Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 118 yards away 5 - Very good 10 October 2024
Big Smoke Taphouse And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 238 yards away 5 - Very good 27 January 2026
Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 258 yards away 5 - Very good 2 February 2024
Cafe The Hut Gatwick Ltd Other catering premises 258 yards away 5 - Very good 9 April 2025
Club Aspire Lounge Other catering premises 360 yards away 5 - Very good 13 March 2025

Questions about UK Border Force

What is UK Border Force's food hygiene rating?

UK Border Force has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 6 February 2023.

Is UK Border Force 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was UK Border Force last inspected?

UK Border Force was last inspected on 6 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at UK Border Force?

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 UK Border Force compare to other places in Crawley?

90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and UK Border Force is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Crawley Council inspects UK Border Force 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

UK Border Force is one of 66 rated food businesses in Gatwick. See every hygiene rating in Gatwick

Crawley inspects and rates 958 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Crawley

The official record is held by the council: http://www.crawley.gov.uk

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