Catch 22 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
Catch 22 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Shop And Premises 470 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BG
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Catch 22 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% | ← Catch 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Catch 22 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 Catch 22, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Christ Church Ore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ASD Unique Services Ltd Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Barrington House Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Ashburnham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Big Sam's Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Booyah Vitality Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Artemis Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Catch 22
What is Catch 22's food hygiene rating?
Catch 22 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Catch 22 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catch 22 last inspected?
Catch 22 was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Catch 22?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Catch 22 compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Catch 22 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Catch 22 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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