Trawlers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Trawlers 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 32 - 34 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1LD
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Trawlers 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% | ← Trawlers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Trawlers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Palace Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Seaford Health Store Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Roza's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Baca's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Ollivers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Delicious Doner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Hopscotch Nurseries Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Pomegranate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Trawlers
What is Trawlers's food hygiene rating?
Trawlers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Trawlers 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 Trawlers last inspected?
Trawlers was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
How does Trawlers compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Trawlers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Trawlers 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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Trawlers is one of 148 rated food businesses in Seaford. See every hygiene rating in Seaford →
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