Cafe La Mer food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hastings
Cafe La Mer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Street Record Wellington Place, Hastings
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Cafe La Mer 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% | ← Cafe La Mer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe La Mer 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 Cafe La Mer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Cafe La Mer
What is Cafe La Mer's food hygiene rating?
Cafe La Mer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Cafe La Mer 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe La Mer last inspected?
Cafe La Mer was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Cafe La Mer?
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 Cafe La Mer compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe La Mer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Cafe La Mer 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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