Cafe Pine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Cafe Pine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Hillier Garden Centre Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5BS
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Cafe Pine 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% | ← Cafe Pine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Pine 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 Cafe Pine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellel Ministries Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ersham House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Health + Plus Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Full Range Fitness Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Caroline House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Filsham Lodge Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Pine
What is Cafe Pine's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Pine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Cafe Pine 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Pine last inspected?
Cafe Pine was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Cafe Pine?
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 Cafe Pine compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Pine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Cafe Pine 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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