Food hygiene ratings in Herstmonceux
There are 19 food businesses in Herstmonceux with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Wealden Council.
Hygiene standards in Herstmonceux
84% of rated businesses in Herstmonceux hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 1 business scores 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Wealden as a whole, 78% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Herstmonceux does better, by 6 percentage points.
| 5 out of 5 | 16 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 2 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Herstmonceux
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Post Office and Store Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
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 Herstmonceux
How many food businesses in Herstmonceux have a hygiene rating?
19 food businesses in Herstmonceux have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Wealden Council. 19 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Herstmonceux?
84% of rated businesses in Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux?
1 food businesses in Herstmonceux 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 Herstmonceux?
Environmental health officers at Wealden Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Wealden
- Hailsham 117 places
- Uckfield 109 places
- Crowborough 95 places
- Heathfield 71 places
- Polegate 52 places
- Wadhurst 34 places
- Hellingly 23 places
- Horam 21 places
Food businesses in Herstmonceux
- Brewers Arms 5 - Very good
- Butlers Farmhouse 5 - Very good
- Eastern Promise 5 - Very good
- Geo's Coffee House 5 - Very good
- Greenway Fruit Farm 5 - Very good
- Herstmonceux C Of E School 5 - Very good
- Herstmonceux Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- Herstmonceux Post Office Stores 5 - Very good
- Herstmonceux Pre School 5 - Very good
- Herstmonceux Service Station 5 - Very good
- Herstmonceux Sports Pavilion 5 - Very good
- Merrie Harriers 4 - Good
- Post Office and Store 1 - Major improvement necessary
- The Acorns Bed and Breakfast 5 - Very good
- The Fishing Lodge 5 - Very good
- The Little Bake Shop 5 - Very good
- The Secret Vineyard 5 - Very good
- The Sundial Restaurant 4 - Good
- Willows Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.