Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club 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 25 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: The Seaford And Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 2HE
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club among the 741 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 741 | 85% | ← Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club 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 Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blatchington Manor Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Maldon House Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Nova House Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Seaford Family Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Grubs Up Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| New Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Holmes Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Beth’s kitchen and cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club
What is Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club's food hygiene rating?
Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club 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 Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club last inspected?
Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Seaford and Blatchington Lawn Tennis Club 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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