The Old Town Market food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hastings
The Old Town Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Restaurant And Premises 12 George Street, Hastings, TN34 3EE
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Old Town Market 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 Old Town Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Town Market 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 Old Town Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Hole Lot of Love Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolthole Old Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| BlackBox Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Booh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Albion Pasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Age UK East Sussex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about The Old Town Market
What is The Old Town Market's food hygiene rating?
The Old Town Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 20 December 2024.
Is The Old Town Market 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Town Market last inspected?
The Old Town Market was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 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 The Old Town Market?
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 The Old Town Market compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Town Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Old Town Market 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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