Riverdale food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wealden
Riverdale 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 22 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Riverdale Whiteway, Alfriston, BN26 5TR
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Riverdale 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% | ← Riverdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston Woodland Cabins Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2021 |
| Six Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cadence Cycle Club Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Star Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Poco Wine & Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Singing Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Badgers Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Flint Barns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Riverdale
What is Riverdale's food hygiene rating?
Riverdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 22 April 2025.
Is Riverdale 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 Riverdale last inspected?
Riverdale was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 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 Riverdale?
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 Riverdale compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Riverdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Riverdale 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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Riverdale is one of 20 rated food businesses in Alfriston. See every hygiene rating in Alfriston →
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