The Fig Tree

Hurstpierpoint

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Fig Tree scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 22 May 2026 by Mid Sussex.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Fig Tree, from November 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2021 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Fig Tree.

Food hygiene rating history for The Fig Tree
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
25 November 2021	4 / 5	Good
22 May 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Fig Tree in Hurstpierpoint has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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?

The Fig Tree,
120 High Street,
Hurstpierpoint,
Hassocks,
BN6 9PX

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

Who inspects The Fig Tree?

Food hygiene at The Fig Tree 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 The Fig Tree

What is The Fig Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Fig Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 May 2026.

When was The Fig Tree last inspected?

The Fig Tree was last inspected by Mid Sussex on 22 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

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.