Shell and Fish Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewes
Shell and Fish Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the food producer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Shell and Fish Ltd was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Lewes score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Lewes ratings →
Address: Unit 7 Oak Estate New Road, Industrial Area, Newhaven, BN9 0ES
How this rating has changed
Shell and Fish Ltd was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lewes
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 856 rated places in Lewes score this low, about one in 71. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 731 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Shell and Fish Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Shell and Fish Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shell and Fish Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'isola Buona Cafe and Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Paradise Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| 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 |
| Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Integrative Health Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Shell and Fish Ltd
What is Shell and Fish Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Shell and Fish Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lewes Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Shell and Fish Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Shell and Fish Ltd last inspected?
Shell and Fish Ltd was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 Shell and Fish Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell and Fish Ltd compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 856 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Shell and Fish Ltd holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Shell and Fish Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lewes, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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