Freds Kitchen Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
Freds Kitchen Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 14 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Royal Oak 3 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DA
How it compares in Lewes
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 870 rated places in Lewes score this low, about one in 218. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Freds Kitchen Ltd | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Freds Kitchen Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Freds Kitchen Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lewes Community Fridge Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Pailin Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Number 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Caccia and Tails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Freds Kitchen Ltd
What is Freds Kitchen Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Freds Kitchen Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Lewes Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Freds Kitchen Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Freds Kitchen Ltd last inspected?
Freds Kitchen Ltd was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Freds Kitchen Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freds Kitchen Ltd compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Freds Kitchen Ltd holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Freds Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lewes, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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