South Downs Garden Centre

Hassocks

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

South Downs Garden Centre scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 22 January 2026 by Mid Sussex.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for South Downs Garden Centre, from December 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of South Downs Garden Centre.

Food hygiene rating history for South Downs Garden Centre
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
4 December 2021	5 / 5	Very good
22 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

South Downs Garden Centre in Hassocks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

South Downs Garden Centre,
Brighton Road,
Hassocks,
West Sussex,
BN6 9LY

South Downs Garden Centre Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for South Downs Garden Centre. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects South Downs Garden Centre?

Food hygiene at South Downs Garden Centre 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 South Downs Garden Centre

What is South Downs Garden Centre’s food hygiene rating?

South Downs Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 January 2026.

When was South Downs Garden Centre last inspected?

South Downs Garden Centre was last inspected by Mid Sussex on 22 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.