The Market Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hastings
The Market Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: Shop And Premises 558A Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BN
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Market Cafe 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% | ← The Market Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Market Cafe 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 Market Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington House Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Catch 22 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Christ Church Ore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| ASD Unique Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Booyah Vitality Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Big Sam's Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Ashburnham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about The Market Cafe
What is The Market Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Market Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 19 March 2025.
Is The Market Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Market Cafe last inspected?
The Market Cafe was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Market Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Market Cafe compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Market Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Market Cafe 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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