Food hygiene ratings in Lewes
Lewes inspects and rates 967 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 874 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 93 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Lewes
Standards here are high: 85% of rated businesses in Lewes hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 17 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 743 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Lewes
Food hygiene ratings for each town Lewes inspects.
- Seaford 148 places
- Newhaven 102 places
- Peacehaven 53 places
- Ditchling 31 places
- Ringmer 31 places
- Newick 19 places
- Barcombe 19 places
- North Chailey 19 places
- Telscombe Cliffs 18 places
Recently inspected in Lewes
The most recent inspections published by Lewes, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton College Kitchen | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bengal Palace Tandoori | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Iford And Kingston Church Of England Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Southover Church Of England Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Newhaven coffee shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| The Lodge Coffee Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Verdose | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Woodley House Farming Partnership | Farmers/growers | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cairovan | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Mamoosh Riverside | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Mekato | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Flanco Pizza | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Lewes
The lowest-rated food businesses in Lewes are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 12 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Rose | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 November 2025 |
| Bondfood Market Londis | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Fort Road Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 May 2026 |
| Naadan Eats | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Big Fish | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| My Little Farm | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 December 2025 |
| Burts Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 December 2025 |
| Yorr Ltd | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
| Plumpton Green Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 July 2025 |
| C Walbrin & Sons | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2025 |
| Amie's Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2025 |
| Over The Moo Dairy | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2025 |
| Piddinghoe Farm Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Lewes
How many food businesses does Lewes rate?
Lewes publishes food hygiene ratings for 967 businesses, of which 874 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Lewes?
85% of rated businesses in Lewes hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Lewes have a bad hygiene rating?
17 food businesses in Lewes hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 12 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Lewes?
Environmental health officers employed by Lewes carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Lewes
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-02. Browse all UK councils →