The Priory Group Ticehurst

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Priory Group Ticehurst is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House High Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HU, in the Rother local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 December 2025, 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. Rother oversees 999 registered food businesses, of which 95% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rother is 4.8 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
Priory Hospital Ticehurst House High Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex
Postcode
TN5 7HU
Local Authority
Rother
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
764892

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Priory Group Ticehurst?

The Priory Group Ticehurst has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rother.

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 The Priory Group Ticehurst last inspected?

The Priory Group Ticehurst was last inspected on 2025-12-16. 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 The Priory Group Ticehurst located?

The Priory Group Ticehurst is located at Priory Hospital Ticehurst House High Street, Ticehurst, East Sussex , TN5 7HU, in the Rother local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN5 postcode area.