Uckfield News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Uckfield News 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 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: 88 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1PU
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Uckfield News 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% | ← Uckfield News | |
| 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 Uckfield News 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 Uckfield News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Mojava Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Relish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Waitrose Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Lily's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2026 |
| The Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Uckfield News
What is Uckfield News's food hygiene rating?
Uckfield News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Uckfield News 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 Uckfield News last inspected?
Uckfield News 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 Uckfield News?
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 Uckfield News compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Uckfield News holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Uckfield News 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Uckfield News and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Uckfield News is one of 109 rated food businesses in Uckfield. See every hygiene rating in Uckfield →
Wealden inspects and rates 1,362 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wealden →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wealden.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →