Mermaid food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
Mermaid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: Mermaid Restaurant 2 Rock-a-nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3DW
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Mermaid 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% | ← Mermaid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mermaid 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 Mermaid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Fisheries Mobile caterer | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bourne Florist and Mini Market Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Age UK East Sussex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Board Game Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Autism Sussex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| BlackBox Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| A Hole Lot of Love Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolthole Old Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Mermaid
What is Mermaid's food hygiene rating?
Mermaid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Mermaid 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mermaid last inspected?
Mermaid was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 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 Mermaid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mermaid compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Mermaid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Mermaid 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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