Food Hygiene Ratings in Mid Sussex

1,371 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.5% rated "very good".

1,371
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
21
Rated 0 or 1
81.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.5%1,025
Good11.1%140
Satisfactory4.2%53
Improvement Needed1.4%18
Major Improvement1.6%20
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28821.0%
Retailers - other22616.5%
Other catering premises20915.2%
Caring Premises17012.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub1228.9%
School/college/university886.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop846.1%
Mobile caterer775.6%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 1,371 registered food businesses for Mid Sussex. Of these, 1,257 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.5% 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
The White Horse InnBN6 9SP0May 08, 2026
Ali's KebabRH16 4LT1Jul 08, 2026
BenchRH19 3AS1Mar 26, 2026
BodrumRH19 1EQ1Sep 08, 2026
Chutney And GrillRH19 1BP1Mar 24, 2026
CRAVVRH19 1EY1Jun 22, 2026
Day 1 ConvenienceRH15 0HR1Dec 15, 2024
Ebdon EatsRH161Jun 11, 2026
ISS @ Fairway Infant SchoolRH10 3QD1Sep 15, 2026
ISS @ St Marks C Of E Primary SchoolRH17 6EN1Sep 16, 2026
ISS @ St Peter's C Of E Primary SchoolRH17 6UQ1Sep 17, 2026
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 1,025 food businesses in Mid Sussex with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.5% 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