Food Hygiene Ratings in Mid Sussex

1,340 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.0% rated "very good".

1,340
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
21
Rated 0 or 1
82.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good82.0%1,013
Good10.2%126
Satisfactory4.8%59
Improvement Needed1.3%16
Major Improvement1.6%20
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28521.3%
Retailers - other22917.1%
Other catering premises21115.7%
Caring Premises16912.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub1188.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop846.3%
Mobile caterer806.0%
School/college/university564.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Mid Sussex are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,340 registered food businesses for Mid Sussex. Of these, 1,235 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
The White Horse InnBN6 9SP0May 08, 2026
Ali's KebabRH16 4LT1Jul 08, 2026
BenchRH19 3AS1Mar 26, 2026
Birch HotelRH17 7SF1Jun 03, 2026
BodrumRH19 1EQ1Mar 05, 2026
Chutney And GrillRH19 1BP1Mar 24, 2026
CRAVVRH19 1EY1Jun 22, 2026
Day 1 ConvenienceRH15 0HR1Dec 15, 2024
Ebdon EatsRH161Jun 11, 2026
Half Moon InnRH17 6PA1Mar 18, 2026
LondisRH10 3PD1Sep 09, 2025
MAHA KALL LTDRH10 4QS1Jul 07, 2026
Mei Xin HinsRH15 0AB1Apr 29, 2026
MossRH16 3AL1Jul 03, 2026
Mr ChippyRH16 3AL1Jan 28, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Mid Sussex have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,013 food businesses in Mid Sussex with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Mid Sussex?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Mid Sussex?+

Inspection frequency in Mid Sussex depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies