Anant Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
Anant Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2023, 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: 220 - 222 Harrow Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PR
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Anant Convenience Store 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% | ← Anant Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Anant Convenience Store 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 Anant Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Beauport Park Holiday Village Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 1066 Cafe & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Bahay Kubo SA UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Artemis Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
Questions about Anant Convenience Store
What is Anant Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Anant Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 20 December 2023.
Is Anant Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Anant Convenience Store last inspected?
Anant Convenience Store was last inspected on 20 December 2023, 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 Anant Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Anant Convenience Store compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Anant Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Anant Convenience Store 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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