HEGY's CAFFE food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
HEGY's CAFFE holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 14 November 2025, 7 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: 1 Central Court Central Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7LU
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so HEGY's CAFFE sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ← HEGY's CAFFE | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 HEGY's CAFFE 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 HEGY's CAFFE, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Central Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Homescare Ltd Peacehaven Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Baan Sai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Peacehaven Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Fairlight Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Kawa Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Cater Link at Telscombe C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about HEGY's CAFFE
What is HEGY's CAFFE's food hygiene rating?
HEGY's CAFFE has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 14 November 2025.
Is HEGY's CAFFE 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was HEGY's CAFFE last inspected?
HEGY's CAFFE was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 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 HEGY's CAFFE?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 HEGY's CAFFE compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while HEGY's CAFFE holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects HEGY's CAFFE 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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