Hughies at Earls food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
Hughies at Earls 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 9 April 2026, 3 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: 39 Western Road, Bexhill, TN40 1DT
How it compares in Rother
That puts Hughies at Earls 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% | ← Hughies at Earls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hughies at Earls 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 Hughies at Earls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubu Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Alfredo and Sue Silva's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| CMC Cuts Meet Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cactus Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bentley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bexhill Emporium T/A Care Drugstore Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Bexhill Gelateria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Hughies at Earls
What is Hughies at Earls's food hygiene rating?
Hughies at Earls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Hughies at Earls 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 Hughies at Earls last inspected?
Hughies at Earls was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 months 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 Hughies at Earls?
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 Hughies at Earls compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Hughies at Earls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Hughies at Earls 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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