Beneys Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
Beneys Off Licence holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 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: 3 York Buildings Wellington Place, Hastings, TN34 1NN
How it compares in Hastings
A 1 is rare: only 10 of 821 rated places in Hastings score this low, about one in 82. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Beneys Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major 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 Beneys Off Licence 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 Beneys Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Galleria Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Cafe La Mer Mobile caterer | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babilicious 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Beneys Off Licence
What is Beneys Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Beneys Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Hastings Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Beneys Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Beneys Off Licence last inspected?
Beneys Off Licence was last inspected on 13 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 Beneys Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 Beneys Off Licence compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, while Beneys Off Licence holds a 1. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Beneys Off Licence 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 1 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 Hastings, 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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