Sabari Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Sabari Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 March 2023, 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: 180 South Road, Hailsham, BN27 3NR
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Sabari Stores sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← Sabari Stores | |
| 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 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 Sabari Stores 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 Sabari Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filsham Lodge Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Caroline House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Christchurch Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| BP Service Station Burger King Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bushy Wood Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Sabari Stores
What is Sabari Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sabari Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 16 March 2023.
Is Sabari Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sabari Stores last inspected?
Sabari Stores was last inspected on 16 March 2023, 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 Sabari Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sabari Stores compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Sabari Stores holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Sabari Stores 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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