The Old Vine food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
The Old Vine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Old Vine Cousley Wood Road, Wadhurst, TN5 6ER
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Vine sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← The Old Vine | |
| 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 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 The Old Vine 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 Old Vine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewl Rookery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| Bewl Water Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2024 |
| Wadhurst C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Wadhurst Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cellar Wadhurst Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| La Petite France Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Vine
What is The Old Vine's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 31 March 2020.
Is The Old Vine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vine last inspected?
The Old Vine was last inspected on 31 March 2020, more than 6 years 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 Old Vine?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Vine compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Vine holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Old Vine 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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