The Kiosk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hastings
The Kiosk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 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: Kiosk Opposite 32-35 Eversfield Place, St Leonards-on-Sea
How it compares in Hastings
In Hastings, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kiosk sits behind roughly 749 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ← The Kiosk | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Kiosk 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 The Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Best One Convenience Store Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Casa De La Pier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bistro at the Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Arigato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bess BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bolthole Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Calima Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Kiosk
What is The Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
The Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hastings Council on 17 April 2025.
Is The Kiosk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kiosk last inspected?
The Kiosk was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months 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 The Kiosk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kiosk compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, while The Kiosk holds a 4. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Kiosk 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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