The Half Moon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
The Half Moon Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: The Half Moon Inn Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 9BS
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Half Moon Inn among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Half Moon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 The Half Moon Inn 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 The Half Moon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Wood Children's Nursery Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Heathfield Community College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Tottingworth Farms Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Broad Oak Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Greenviews Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Butchers Hook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Seafood P&G Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Half Moon Inn
What is The Half Moon Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Half Moon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Half Moon Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Half Moon Inn last inspected?
The Half Moon Inn was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Half Moon Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Half Moon Inn compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Half Moon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Half Moon Inn 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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