The Oaks Poultry Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
The Oaks Poultry Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Oaks Poultry Farm was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Oaks Poultry Farm Common Lane, Ditchling, BN6 8TN
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Oaks Poultry Farm 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% | ← The Oaks Poultry Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Oaks Poultry Farm 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 The Oaks Poultry Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditchling Spirits Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Hogg House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| I & E Trading Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Artisan Deli Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Oaks Poultry Farm
What is The Oaks Poultry Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Oaks Poultry Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Oaks Poultry Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oaks Poultry Farm last inspected?
The Oaks Poultry Farm was last inspected on 9 June 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 The Oaks Poultry Farm?
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 The Oaks Poultry Farm compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Oaks Poultry Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Oaks Poultry Farm 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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The Oaks Poultry Farm is one of 31 rated food businesses in Ditchling. See every hygiene rating in Ditchling →
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