Brede Steam Engine Society food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
Brede Steam Engine Society 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 12 November 2021, more than 4 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: Waterworks Brede Hill, Brede, TN31 6HG
How it compares in Rother
That puts Brede Steam Engine Society 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% | ← Brede Steam Engine Society | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Brede Steam Engine Society 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 Brede Steam Engine Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvest Hub, Veterans' Growth Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Roselands Res Home for Elderly Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Priory Adult Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Brede Steam Engine Society
What is Brede Steam Engine Society's food hygiene rating?
Brede Steam Engine Society has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 12 November 2021.
Is Brede Steam Engine Society 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 Brede Steam Engine Society last inspected?
Brede Steam Engine Society was last inspected on 12 November 2021, more than 4 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 Brede Steam Engine Society?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brede Steam Engine Society compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Brede Steam Engine Society is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Brede Steam Engine Society 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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