Dripping Spring food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hastings
Dripping Spring holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Dripping Spring 34 Tower Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6JE
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Dripping Spring among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ← Dripping Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dripping Spring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Ye Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Baghettos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bishops Way Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Bear's House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Barchester Tower Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Artemis Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Amber House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Bryer court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Dripping Spring
What is Dripping Spring's food hygiene rating?
Dripping Spring has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Dripping Spring safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dripping Spring last inspected?
Dripping Spring was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
How does Dripping Spring compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Dripping Spring is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Dripping Spring and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Dripping Spring is one of 325 rated food businesses in St Leonards-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in St Leonards-on-Sea →
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