Flying Fish food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
Flying Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: Flying Fish 42 Denton Road, Newhaven, BN9 0QB
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Flying Fish among the 740 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 | 740 | 85% | ← Flying Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 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 Flying Fish 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 Flying Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havens Community Hub CIC Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Retail SHop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Hampden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Costa coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Paradise Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| L'isola Buona Cafe and Deli Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Flying Fish
What is Flying Fish's food hygiene rating?
Flying Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Flying Fish 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Fish last inspected?
Flying Fish was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Flying Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Flying Fish compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Flying Fish 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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Understanding this rating
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