Bolney Cross Service Station

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-27
Rating changed from 4 since 2024-01-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Bolney Cross Service Station is a retailers - other located at Bolney Cross Service Station, Cowfold Road, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5QU, in the Mid Sussex local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 February 2026, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 9 January 2024.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Bolney Cross Service Station, Cowfold Road, Bolney, Haywards Heath
Postcode
RH17 5QU
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
491523

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2024-01-09

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bolney Cross Service Station?

Bolney Cross Service Station 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 retailers - other?

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 Bolney Cross Service Station last inspected?

Bolney Cross Service Station was last inspected on 2026-02-27. 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 Bolney Cross Service Station located?

Bolney Cross Service Station is located at Bolney Cross Service Station, Cowfold Road, Bolney, Haywards Heath , RH17 5QU, in the Mid Sussex local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RH17 postcode area.