Piccolo Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Piccolo Cafe 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 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Jempsons Wealden Heights High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AJ
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Piccolo Cafe among the 1,015 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Piccolo Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Piccolo Cafe 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 Piccolo Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jempsons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cellar Wadhurst Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| Simply Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2024 |
| Central Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| La Petite France Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Artful Grocers Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Uplands Community Technology College School/college/university | 302 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Piccolo Cafe
What is Piccolo Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Piccolo Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Piccolo Cafe 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 Piccolo Cafe last inspected?
Piccolo Cafe was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Piccolo Cafe?
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 Piccolo Cafe compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Piccolo Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Piccolo Cafe 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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