The Carriage East Grinstead food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mid Sussex
The Carriage East Grinstead holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: East Grinstead Railway Station, Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1EB
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Carriage East Grinstead sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← The Carriage East Grinstead | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Carriage East Grinstead 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 Carriage East Grinstead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Learts Creative Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Age UK East Grinstead & District Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| La Farola Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Andiamo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2021 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about The Carriage East Grinstead
What is The Carriage East Grinstead's food hygiene rating?
The Carriage East Grinstead has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Carriage East Grinstead safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Carriage East Grinstead last inspected?
The Carriage East Grinstead was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 The Carriage East Grinstead?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Carriage East Grinstead 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 Carriage East Grinstead holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The Carriage East Grinstead 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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The Carriage East Grinstead is one of 218 rated food businesses in East Grinstead. See every hygiene rating in East Grinstead →
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