Ashington Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Ashington Stores Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 May 2026, 2 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: 6 - 10 Ashington Gardens, Peacehaven, BN10 8UA
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashington Stores Ltd sits behind roughly 740 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ← Ashington Stores Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
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 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 Ashington Stores Ltd 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 Ashington Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS Group UK Ltd Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Star Fuels (Retail Shop) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Gateway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bonnies News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Royal Liquor & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Ashington Stores Ltd
What is Ashington Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ashington Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Ashington Stores Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashington Stores Ltd last inspected?
Ashington Stores Ltd was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashington Stores Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashington Stores Ltd compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Ashington Stores Ltd holds a 4. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Ashington Stores Ltd 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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