Copthorne Cafe

Copthorne

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 7 April 2026 by Mid Sussex.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Copthorne Cafe, from February 2022 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2022 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Copthorne Cafe.

Food hygiene rating history for Copthorne Cafe
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 February 2022	5 / 5	Very good
7 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Copthorne Cafe in Copthorne has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Copthorne Cafe At Copthorne Way Lay By,
Copthorne Way,
Copthorne,
West Sussex,

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Copthorne Cafe. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Copthorne Cafe?

Food hygiene at Copthorne Cafe is inspected by Mid Sussex, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Copthorne Cafe

What is Copthorne Cafe’s food hygiene rating?

Copthorne Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 7 April 2026.

When was Copthorne Cafe last inspected?

Copthorne Cafe was last inspected by Mid Sussex on 7 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.