The Prince of Wales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hastings
The Prince of Wales holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 March 2026, 3 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: Prince Of Wales Public House 15 Western Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6DG
How it compares in Hastings
In Hastings, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Prince of Wales sits behind roughly 786 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ← The Prince of Wales | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Prince of Wales 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.
What the business says
<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:633px;" width="633"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:633px;height:126px;"> <p> Sanitization: We have switched to a dual-action disinfectant that meets BS EN 1276 and BS EN 13697 standards. All staff have been briefed on the required contact time for this specific product.<br /> Hot Water Provision: We have verified that the bar sink does provide hot water. However, as it can take time to reach the required temperature, we have implemented a &quot;flush&quot; protocol at the start of every shift. We are also consulting a plumber for a permanent solution<br /> Pest Proofing: All structural gaps identified in the back room have been professionally sealed by a builder. We have also added a &quot;Gaps and Cracks&quot; check to our bi-weekly internal audit.<br /> Storage &amp; Flooring: All stock is now stored off the floor on appropriate shelving. We have a contractor scheduled to lay industrial vinyl flooring this month to ensure the surface is non-absorbent and easy to clean - He is quoting next week.<br /> Training: All staff members have been enrolled in Level 1 Food Hygiene Training, with a mandatory completion deadline of 30th April.<br /> <br /> Documentation: The Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) pack is now fully completed, and our daily/weekly opening and closing checks are being strictly recorded.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> &nbsp;</p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Questions about The Prince of Wales
What is The Prince of Wales's food hygiene rating?
The Prince of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hastings Council on 29 March 2026.
Is The Prince of Wales safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Prince of Wales last inspected?
The Prince of Wales was last inspected on 29 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Prince of Wales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Prince of Wales compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, while The Prince of Wales holds a 3. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Has The Prince of Wales responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. The Prince of Wales said: “<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:633px;" width="633"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:633px;height:126px;"> <p> Sanitization: We have switched to a dual-action disinfectant that meets BS EN 1276 and BS EN 13697 standards. All staff have been briefed on the required contact time for this specific product.<br /> Hot Water Provision: We have verified that the bar sink does provide hot water. However, as it can take time to reach the required temperature, we have implemented a &quot;flush&quot; protocol at the start of every shift. We are also consulting a plumber for a permanent solution<br /> Pest Proofing: All structural gaps identified in the back room have been professionally sealed by a builder. We have also added a &quot;Gaps and Cracks&quot; check to our bi-weekly internal audit.<br /> Storage &amp; Flooring: All stock is now stored off the floor on appropriate shelving. We have a contractor scheduled to lay industrial vinyl flooring this month to ensure the surface is non-absorbent and easy to clean - He is quoting next week.<br /> Training: All staff members have been enrolled in Level 1 Food Hygiene Training, with a mandatory completion deadline of 30th April.<br /> <br /> Documentation: The Safer Food, Better Business (SFBB) pack is now fully completed, and our daily/weekly opening and closing checks are being strictly recorded.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> &nbsp;</p>”
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Prince of Wales 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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