Cottis Pre School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Cottis Pre School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Girl Guides Association, Guide Hall, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY, in the Mid Sussex local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mid Sussex oversees 1,374 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Sussex is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Girl Guides Association, Guide Hall, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint
Postcode
BN6 9UY
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1647295

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cottis Pre School?

Cottis Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Sussex.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Cottis Pre School last inspected?

Cottis Pre School was last inspected on 2025-03-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Cottis Pre School located?

Cottis Pre School is located at Girl Guides Association, Guide Hall, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint , BN6 9UY, in the Mid Sussex local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN6 postcode area.