The Poacher

Heads up: The Poacher no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Mid Sussex. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Poacher scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 22 May 2021 by Mid Sussex.

What does this rating mean?

The Poacher 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?

The Poacher 139 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex,
BN6 9PU

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

Who inspects The Poacher?

Food hygiene at The Poacher 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 Poacher

What is The Poacher’s food hygiene rating?

The Poacher has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 May 2021.

When was The Poacher last inspected?

The Poacher was last inspected by Mid Sussex on 22 May 2021.

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.

Has The Poacher closed down?

The Poacher no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for Mid Sussex, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.