The Prince Albert
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 6 March 2026.
Quick facts
- The Prince Albert scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 6 March 2026.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as pub/bar/nightclub in Mid Sussex.
- Inspected by Mid Sussex Environmental Health.
Local authority: Mid Sussex · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a licensed venue serving food. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Prince Albert.
What is The Prince Albert's FSA hygiene rating?
The Prince Albert scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 6 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Prince Albert last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Prince Albert was on 6 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Prince Albert required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Prince Albert?
The Prince Albert's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Prince Albert compare to other venues in Mid Sussex?
The Prince Albert's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Mid Sussex on the dedicated Mid Sussex aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 6 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.