Lighthouse food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
Lighthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 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: 284 Priory Road, Hastings, TN34 3NN
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Lighthouse 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% | ← Lighthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Big Sam's Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Christ Church Ore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Catch 22 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Artemis Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| ASD Unique Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Barrington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Lighthouse
What is Lighthouse's food hygiene rating?
Lighthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Lighthouse 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lighthouse last inspected?
Lighthouse was last inspected on 20 February 2024, 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 Lighthouse?
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 Lighthouse compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Lighthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Lighthouse 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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