Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wealden
Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 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: Rivendell Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Buxted, TN22 4AB
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre 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% | ← Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre 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 Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Momo Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Hurstwood View Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Huyton And Prescot Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Sussex Hamper Company Ltd Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Foresters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ashdown Forest Honey Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Duddleswell Café and Lifestyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre
What is Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre's food hygiene rating?
Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre last inspected?
Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months 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 Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre?
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 Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Rivendell Buddhist Retreat Centre 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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