Sussex Support Service CIC

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Sussex Support Service CIC is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Victoria Pavilion Victoria Pleasure Ground Old Timbers Lane, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DJ, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 January 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. Wealden oversees 1,337 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wealden 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
Victoria Pavilion Victoria Pleasure Ground Old Timbers Lane, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex
Postcode
TN22 5DJ
Local Authority
Wealden
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
852547

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sussex Support Service CIC?

Sussex Support Service CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wealden.

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 Sussex Support Service CIC last inspected?

Sussex Support Service CIC was last inspected on 2026-01-14. 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 Sussex Support Service CIC located?

Sussex Support Service CIC is located at Victoria Pavilion Victoria Pleasure Ground Old Timbers Lane, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex , TN22 5DJ, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN22 postcode area.