Sykes Bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Sykes Bites 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
This is a fresh result: Sykes Bites was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shaw Harley Davidson Holmes Hill, Chiddingly, BN8 6JA
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Sykes Bites among the 1,014 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,014 | 78% | ← Sykes Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Sykes Bites 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 Sykes Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Masterpiece Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| The Mohair Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Motor Fuel Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Broadacres B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Active Education Sussex Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| V.I.M Camps Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chiddingly Cp School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Sykes Bites
What is Sykes Bites's food hygiene rating?
Sykes Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Sykes Bites 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 Sykes Bites last inspected?
Sykes Bites was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sykes Bites?
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 Sykes Bites compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Sykes Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Sykes Bites 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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