Culver Farm Produce food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Lewes
Culver Farm Produce holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Culver Farm Culver Lane, Barcombe, BN8 5TR
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Culver Farm Produce sits behind roughly 829 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ← Culver Farm Produce | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Culver Farm Produce 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 Culver Farm Produce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient + Brave Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cashew Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Daisy's Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Golden Horn Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Ringmer Superstore Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Parris Lawn Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ringmer Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Culver Farm Produce
What is Culver Farm Produce's food hygiene rating?
Culver Farm Produce has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewes Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Culver Farm Produce safe to eat at?
A 3 means the producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Culver Farm Produce last inspected?
Culver Farm Produce was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 21 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 Culver Farm Produce?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Culver Farm Produce compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Culver Farm Produce holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Culver Farm Produce 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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