Dernwood Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Dernwood Cafe 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 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Little Dernwood Farm Dern Lane, Waldron, TN21 0PN
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Dernwood Cafe among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Dernwood Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dernwood Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dernwood Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Farms Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Va Va Venison Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Quality Reliable Care Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Horam Manor Touring Park Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Mobile Bars Sussex Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Esso Horam Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Mermaid Lounge LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Dernwood Cafe
What is Dernwood Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dernwood Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Dernwood Cafe 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 Dernwood Cafe last inspected?
Dernwood Cafe was last inspected on 3 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dernwood Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dernwood Cafe compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Dernwood Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Dernwood Cafe 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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