Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lewes
Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Denton Island Community Centre Denton Island, Newhaven, BN9 9BA
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) 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% | ← Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) 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 Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Island Nursery Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Integrative Health Manufacturers/packers | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bursa Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| La Baguette Shop Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Dees Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building)
What is Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building)'s food hygiene rating?
Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) last inspected?
Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) was last inspected on 24 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 Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building)?
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 Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Sussex Community Development Association (Youth Centre Building) 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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