Sanden Vineyard food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Wealden
Sanden Vineyard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2019, more than 6 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: Old Birchden Farm Forge Road, Eridge, TN3 9PJ
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Sanden Vineyard 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% | ← Sanden Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sanden Vineyard 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 Sanden Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Gardens Hill Apiary Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Cherry Gardens Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Rolling with it Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Coffee Truck Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Sanden Vineyard
What is Sanden Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Sanden Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 1 August 2019.
Is Sanden Vineyard 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanden Vineyard last inspected?
Sanden Vineyard was last inspected on 1 August 2019, more than 6 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 Sanden Vineyard?
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 Sanden Vineyard compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Sanden Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Sanden Vineyard 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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