The Sunshine Cafe
Good. Last inspection 22 April 2026.
Quick facts
- The Sunshine Cafe scored 4/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 22 April 2026.
- Verdict: Good.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Mid Sussex.
- Inspected by Mid Sussex Environmental Health.
Local authority: Mid Sussex · council website ↗
Good standards, minor improvements noted.
Strong overall. One or two axes had minor findings that the inspector noted but didn't consider serious. Re-inspection typically happens within 12 to 18 months.
Classified as a sit-down food business. 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 Sunshine Cafe.
What is The Sunshine Cafe's FSA hygiene rating?
The Sunshine Cafe scored 4 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 22 April 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Sunshine Cafe last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Sunshine Cafe was on 22 April 2026, 1 month ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Sunshine Cafe required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Sunshine Cafe compare to other venues in Mid Sussex?
The Sunshine Cafe'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 22 April 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.