Highlands Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
Highlands Inn 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 26 June 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: Highlands Inn Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield, TN22 5SP
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Highlands Inn among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Highlands Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 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 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 Highlands Inn 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 Highlands Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Ridgewood Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 August 2024 |
| Fitzroy Support Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 October 2023 |
| Little Pancake Place Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sussex Support Service CIC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Picture House Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Uckfield Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Highlands Inn
What is Highlands Inn's food hygiene rating?
Highlands Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Highlands Inn 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 Highlands Inn last inspected?
Highlands Inn was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 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 Highlands Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highlands Inn compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Highlands Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Highlands Inn 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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