Forest Row Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
Forest Row Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 September 2024, 21 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: Forest Row Social Club Station Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DW
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Forest Row Social Club sits behind roughly 1,231 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ← Forest Row Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Forest Row Social Club 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 Forest Row Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Resources International (UK) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Tablehurst Farm Shop Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Forest Row Community Fridge CIC Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| Mobile Catering Unit Mobile caterer | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| In Gear Cycle Sport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2020 |
| Nature Provides Distributors/Transporters | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Java and Jazz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Roochi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Forest Row Social Club
What is Forest Row Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Forest Row Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wealden Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Forest Row Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Forest Row Social Club last inspected?
Forest Row Social Club was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 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 Forest Row Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Row Social Club compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Forest Row Social Club holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Forest Row Social Club 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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