What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex?

The average food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex is 4.71 out of 5, across 1,237 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Mid Sussex compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.2% of rated premises in Mid Sussex hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Sussex 135 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Mid Sussex have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,029 food businesses in Mid Sussex hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.2% of the 1,237 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Mid Sussex have a low hygiene rating?

35 food businesses in Mid Sussex are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Mid Sussex food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Sussex (1,362 establishments on record, 1,237 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Mid Sussex

In Mid Sussex, 83.2% of 1,237 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.71/5. These figures cover 1,362 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Mid Sussex has 1,029 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,237 rated premises (83.2%). 35 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 83.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +3.5 pp
National rank: 135 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Mid Sussex

5★ Very Good

1,029 (83.2%)

4★ Good

117 (9.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

56 (4.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

19 (1.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 54 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 54 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Mid Sussex: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex?: The average food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex is 4.71 out of 5, across 1,237 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Mid Sussex compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.2% of rated premises in Mid Sussex hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mid Sussex 135 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Mid Sussex have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,029 food businesses in Mid Sussex hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.2% of the 1,237 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Mid Sussex have a low hygiene rating?: 35 food businesses in Mid Sussex are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Mid Sussex food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Sussex (1,362 establishments on record, 1,237 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Mid Sussex

Haywards Heath Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Haywards Heath Football Club, Hanbury Park Stadium, Allen Road, Haywards Heath · RH16 3PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
B&M LocalRetailers - other · B And M Local Ltd, 58 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, West Sussex · RH15 9AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Home Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Kings Church, Unit 2A And 2B, 33 - 35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill · RH15 9LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Hurstpierpoint Lawn Tennis ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Hurstpierpoint Lawn Tennis Club, South Avenue Recreation Ground, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint · BN6 9QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
South Downs CellarsRetailers - other · South Downs Cellars, 100 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks · BN6 9PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Spar ShopRetailers - other · Spar Shop, Texaco Garage, London Road, Pyecombe · BN45 7ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Forest View Care HomeCaring Premises · Forest View Care Home, Southway, Burgess Hill, West Sussex · RH15 9SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sugar SplendourOther catering premises · RH15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
IbericaDistributors/Transporters · Unit 24 And 25, Winterpick Business Park, Hurstpierpoint Road, Henfield · BN5 9BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Willow Tree PreschoolCaring Premises · Willow Tree Pre School, Barn Cottage Pavilion, Barn Cottage Lane, Haywards Heath · RH16 3QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Aniska LodgeCaring Premises · Excel Care Homes Ltd, Aniska Lodge, Brighton Road, Warninglid · RH17 5SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Whitemans Green Sports Club Also T/A Lyons Share HospitalityRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club, New Clubhouse And Sports Pavilion, Whitemans Green Playing Fields, Whitemans Green · RH17 5HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Mid Sussex

BodrumRetailers - other · Bodrum, 65 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex · RH19 1EQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
Park View KioskTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Pavilion, St Johns Park, Park Road, Burgess Hill
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025
Nisa CuckfieldRetailers - other · Nisa, Oddyness, High Street, Cuckfield · RH17 5JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025
The SportsmanPub/bar/nightclub · The Sportsman, Cuckfield Road, Goddards Green, Hassocks · BN6 9LQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
The Open ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · The Open Arms, Ground Floor, 51 Railway Approach, East Grinstead · RH19 1BT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 August 2024
AgraTakeaway/sandwich shop · Agra, 2 Commercial Square, Haywards Heath, West Sussex · RH16 1DW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Mr ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · Mr Chippy, 30 The Broadway, Haywards Heath, West Sussex · RH16 3AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
The Prince AlbertPub/bar/nightclub · The Prince Albert, Copthorne Bank, Copthorne, Crawley · RH10 3QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,362 real Food Standards Agency records for Mid Sussex, of which 1,237 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.