Nature Provides food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Wealden
Nature Provides holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 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: Stil House Lower Road, Forest Row, RH18 5HE
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Nature Provides among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Nature Provides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Nature Provides 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 Nature Provides, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roochi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Hop Yard Brewing Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Forest Row Community Fridge CIC Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| Mobile Catering Unit Mobile caterer | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Forest Roe Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Forest Row Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Emilio's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Prosperity Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Nature Provides
What is Nature Provides's food hygiene rating?
Nature Provides has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Nature Provides 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nature Provides last inspected?
Nature Provides was last inspected on 16 April 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 Nature Provides?
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 Nature Provides compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Nature Provides is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Nature Provides 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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