The Cloudesley food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Hastings
The Cloudesley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2024, more than 2 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: Hotel And Premises 7 Cloudesley Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6JN
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Cloudesley 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% | ← The Cloudesley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Cloudesley 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 The Cloudesley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Way Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Barchester Tower Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Best Kebab Ye Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Artemis Nursery Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Baghettos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cactus Hound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Blair House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Amber House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cloudesley
What is The Cloudesley's food hygiene rating?
The Cloudesley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 10 July 2024.
Is The Cloudesley 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cloudesley last inspected?
The Cloudesley was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Cloudesley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cloudesley compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Cloudesley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Cloudesley 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
The Cloudesley 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.hastings.gov.uk
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