Hassocks News And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Hassocks News And Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Hassocks News And Wine was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hassocks News And Wine, 13 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AD
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Hassocks News And Wine 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% | ← Hassocks News And Wine | |
| 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 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 Hassocks News And Wine 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 Hassocks News And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| A Twine Butchers Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Green Folk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| BN6 Craft Beer & Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Hassocks Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Hassocks News And Wine
What is Hassocks News And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Hassocks News And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Hassocks News And Wine 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hassocks News And Wine last inspected?
Hassocks News And Wine was last inspected on 26 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 Hassocks News And Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hassocks News And Wine 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 Hassocks News And Wine holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Hassocks News And Wine 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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