Age UK West Sussex food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Age UK West Sussex holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 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: Age UK Centre, Lamb House, 2 Kleinwort Close, RH16 4XG
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Age UK West Sussex among the 1,032 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 | 1,032 | 83% | ← Age UK West Sussex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Age UK West Sussex 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 Age UK West Sussex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Capers Childcare Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Hurst Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Haywards Heath And Beech Hurst Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ashton House Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Kids Planet Haywards Heath Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| 4sight Yews Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Kangaroos Mid Sussex Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Grahams Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
Questions about Age UK West Sussex
What is Age UK West Sussex's food hygiene rating?
Age UK West Sussex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Age UK West Sussex 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age UK West Sussex last inspected?
Age UK West Sussex was last inspected on 17 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 Age UK West Sussex?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Age UK West Sussex 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 Age UK West Sussex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Age UK West Sussex 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
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Age UK West Sussex is one of 337 rated food businesses in Haywards Heath. See every hygiene rating in Haywards Heath →
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