Old England food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
Old England holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Old England Public House 45 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AJ
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Old England among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← Old England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Old England 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 Old England, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azmar Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Blue Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Bistro Albo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Zone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Arigato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bolthole Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Calima Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bess BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Old England
What is Old England's food hygiene rating?
Old England has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Old England 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old England last inspected?
Old England was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old England?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old England compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Old England is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Old England 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Old England is one of 325 rated food businesses in St Leonards-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in St Leonards-on-Sea →
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