St Pancras Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
St Pancras Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: St Pancras Stores Barber Court St Pancras Road, Lewes, BN7 1JQ
How it compares in Lewes
That puts St Pancras Stores 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% | ← St Pancras Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Pancras Stores 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 St Pancras Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patisserie Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Frank Richards & Sons Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Greenies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Lewes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Lewes Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Southover Grange Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about St Pancras Stores
What is St Pancras Stores's food hygiene rating?
St Pancras Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 22 April 2026.
Is St Pancras Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Pancras Stores last inspected?
St Pancras Stores was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 St Pancras Stores?
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 St Pancras Stores compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and St Pancras Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects St Pancras Stores 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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