The Forbidden Fruit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
The Forbidden Fruit 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Cafe 22 Grand Parade, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6DN
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Forbidden Fruit among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← The Forbidden Fruit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 The Forbidden Fruit 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 Forbidden Fruit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bess BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bolthole Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Calima Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bistro at the Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Arigato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bonjour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Zone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bistro Albo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Forbidden Fruit
What is The Forbidden Fruit's food hygiene rating?
The Forbidden Fruit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The Forbidden Fruit 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 The Forbidden Fruit last inspected?
The Forbidden Fruit was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Forbidden Fruit?
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 The Forbidden Fruit compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Forbidden Fruit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Forbidden Fruit 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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