Food Safety in Downland Villages
18 establishments rated · 88.89% with 5 stars
Downland Villages (BN45) is home to 18 rated food establishments in the Mid Sussex area of Mid Sussex. An impressive 88.89% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Downland Villages vs Mid Sussex Average
% of establishments with given rating · Mid Sussex average across 18 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Downland Villages
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP Pyecombe Simply Food Connect Retailers - other · BN45 7ED · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 2 | The Wild Flower Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN45 7DB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Crepe Wagon Mobile caterer · BN45 7EE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Duck Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · BN45 7FQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Jul 2022 |
| 5 | The Coffee Mill Other catering premises · BN45 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Jul 2021 |
| 6 | Poynings Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub · BN45 7AF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Sept 2025 |
| 7 | Brendon Stud And Saddlery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN45 7EG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 8 | South Downs Way B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · BN45 7AQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Sept 2022 |
| 9 | Spar Shop Retailers - other · BN45 7ED · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Tallai House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · BN45 7FE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Sept 2022 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Downland Villages
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Sussex Peasant BN45 7FJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | 15 Jul 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO