Creative Stitches food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rother
Creative Stitches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 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: Unit 2 De La Warr Mews, Bexhill, TN40 1RD
How it compares in Rother
That puts Creative Stitches among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Creative Stitches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 Creative Stitches 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 Creative Stitches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexhill Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bexhill Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bentley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Amberley Nursery Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Blueberries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bexhill Gelateria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Consensus Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Creative Stitches
What is Creative Stitches's food hygiene rating?
Creative Stitches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Creative Stitches 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Creative Stitches last inspected?
Creative Stitches was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Creative Stitches?
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 Creative Stitches compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Creative Stitches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Creative Stitches 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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