Piltdown Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
Piltdown Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Piltdown Man Goldbridge Road, Piltdown, TN22 3XL
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Piltdown Man 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% | ← Piltdown Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Piltdown Man 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 Piltdown Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee & Cocktail Co. Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Piltdown Service Station Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2024 |
| Fermento Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 247 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Marks Meals Weddings And Events Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Denniker Farmshop and Cafe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Piltdown Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Fletching C Of E School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Piltdown Man
What is Piltdown Man's food hygiene rating?
Piltdown Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Piltdown Man 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piltdown Man last inspected?
Piltdown Man was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months 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 Piltdown Man?
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 Piltdown Man compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Piltdown Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Piltdown Man 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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