Crossways Residential Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Crossways Residential Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Crossways Care Home, 2 Sunte Avenue, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AA, in the Mid Sussex local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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
Crossways Care Home, 2 Sunte Avenue, Lindfield, Haywards Heath
Postcode
RH16 2AA
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
21732

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Crossways Residential Home?

Crossways Residential Home 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 Crossways Residential Home last inspected?

Crossways Residential Home was last inspected on 2026-03-09. 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 Crossways Residential Home located?

Crossways Residential Home is located at Crossways Care Home, 2 Sunte Avenue, Lindfield, Haywards Heath , RH16 2AA, in the Mid Sussex local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RH16 postcode area.