Optimax Fuels Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
Optimax Fuels Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Optimax Fuels Ltd was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Newmarket Filling Station Old Brighton Road, Lewes, BN7 3JJ
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Optimax Fuels Ltd 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% | ← Optimax Fuels Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Optimax Fuels Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Pinetree Park School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| East Preston Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Guns N Posies Bakery Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Guns N Posies Bakery (Mobile Trailer) Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| HM/Yoi Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| George Rogers Catering Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2024 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| Falmer Cafe - The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Optimax Fuels Ltd
What is Optimax Fuels Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Optimax Fuels Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Optimax Fuels Ltd 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Optimax Fuels Ltd last inspected?
Optimax Fuels Ltd was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
How does Optimax Fuels Ltd compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Optimax Fuels Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Optimax Fuels Ltd 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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