Hastings Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
Hastings Arms 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 1 August 2024, 23 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: The Hastings Arms 2 George Street, Hastings, TN34 3EG
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Hastings Arms 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% | ← Hastings Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hastings Arms 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 Hastings Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackBox Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| A Hole Lot of Love Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bolthole Old Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Age UK East Sussex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aroma Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Booh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Albion Pasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Hastings Arms
What is Hastings Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hastings Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Hastings Arms 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 Hastings Arms last inspected?
Hastings Arms was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Hastings Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hastings Arms compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Hastings Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Hastings Arms 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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