Massala Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
Massala Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: 6 Claremont Road, Seaford, BN25 2AY
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Massala Express sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ← Massala Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Massala Express 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 Massala Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Baca's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Roza's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ollivers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Delicious Doner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bengal Palace Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Pablo Picasso's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Seaford Health Store Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Massala Express
What is Massala Express's food hygiene rating?
Massala Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Massala Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Massala Express last inspected?
Massala Express was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Massala Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Massala Express compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Massala Express holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Massala Express 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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