Food hygiene ratings in North Chailey
There are 18 food businesses in North Chailey with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Lewes Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in North Chailey
81% of rated businesses in North Chailey hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Lewes as a whole, 85% of rated food businesses hold a 5. North Chailey does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 13 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 1 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 6% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in North Chailey
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Over The Moo Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in North Chailey
How many food businesses in North Chailey have a hygiene rating?
18 food businesses in North Chailey have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Lewes Council. 16 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in North Chailey?
81% of rated businesses in North Chailey hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in North Chailey?
1 food businesses in North Chailey hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in North Chailey?
Environmental health officers at Lewes Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Lewes
- Seaford 148 places
- Newhaven 98 places
- Peacehaven 50 places
- Ringmer 32 places
- Ditchling 29 places
- Newick 18 places
- Barcombe 18 places
- Telscombe Cliffs 17 places
Food businesses in North Chailey
- Bluebell Railway 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Chailey Heritage School 5 - Very good
- Cora House 5 - Very good
- Countryside Deer Management Exempt
- Everyday Brew Co 5 - Very good
- G K's Cafe (LifeSkills Centre) 5 - Very good
- Lee’s Bees Exempt
- Londis - Chailey 4 - Good
- Over The Moo Dairy 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Shiva Chai 5 - Very good
- St Peters C Of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- Stay Connected Club (Dementia Day Centre) 5 - Very good
- Sussex Chef Ltd 5 - Very good
- The Dog and Peacock Mobile Bar 5 - Very good
- Toddlers Inn Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Turners (Soham) Ltd 5 - Very good
- Vittle and Swig 5 - Very good
- Wildcuts Venison & Game 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.