The Fig Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Sussex
The Fig Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Fig Tree was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Fig Tree, 120 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PX
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The Fig Tree 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 Fig Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Fig 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 Fig Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Bakery Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Hop Tub Brewing Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chinese Gardens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cottis Pre School Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Be: Dog Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Lyona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Hurstpierpoint Pre School Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Fig Tree
What is The Fig Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Fig Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Fig Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fig Tree last inspected?
The Fig 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 Fig Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fig 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, and The Fig Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Fig 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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