The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop 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 5 November 2020, more than 5 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: Dunmayling High Street, Burwash, TN19 7EP
How it compares in Rother
That puts The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop among the 882 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 882 | 87% | ← The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop 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 The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Butchers Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Burwash CE Primary School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bateman's Mill Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Mulberry Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Dudwell St Mary Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop
What is The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 5 November 2020.
Is The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop 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 The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop last inspected?
The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop was last inspected on 5 November 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop?
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 The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The Blacksmiths Tea and Coffee Shop 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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