Flying Trunk Brewery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Wealden
Flying Trunk Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cement Store 1 Highgate Works Tomtits Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5AT
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Flying Trunk Brewery 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% | ← Flying Trunk Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flying Trunk Brewery 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 Flying Trunk Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Michael Hall Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Michael Hall School Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| East Sussex National Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Hotel and Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| No 9 East Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| No 9 West Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Flying Trunk Brewery
What is Flying Trunk Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Flying Trunk Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 17 October 2022.
Is Flying Trunk Brewery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Trunk Brewery last inspected?
Flying Trunk Brewery was last inspected on 17 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Flying Trunk Brewery?
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 Flying Trunk Brewery compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Trunk Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Flying Trunk Brewery 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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