Grounded food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
Grounded 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 7 Lion Street, Rye, TN31 7LB
How it compares in Rother
That puts Grounded among the 882 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 882 | 87% | ← Grounded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Grounded 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 Grounded, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kino Digital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Simon The Pieman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Fletchers House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Bakery at 89 Ltd Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Sue Ryders Charity Shop Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Ono Poke Bowls Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Les Animaux Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Grounded
What is Grounded's food hygiene rating?
Grounded has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Grounded 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 Grounded last inspected?
Grounded was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grounded?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grounded compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Grounded is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Grounded 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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