Azmar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
Azmar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 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: Shop And Premises 41 London Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6AJ
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Azmar 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% | ← Azmar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Azmar 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 Azmar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Bistro Albo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Zone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Arigato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bolthole Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Calima Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bess BBQ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Baltic Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Azmar
What is Azmar's food hygiene rating?
Azmar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Azmar 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Azmar last inspected?
Azmar was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Azmar?
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 Azmar compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Azmar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Azmar 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Azmar is one of 325 rated food businesses in St Leonards-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in St Leonards-on-Sea →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.hastings.gov.uk
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