The DOT Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
The DOT Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The DOT Cafe was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 198 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8JL
How this rating has changed
The DOT Cafe was re-inspected on 7 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | 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
That puts The DOT Cafe 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 DOT Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DOT Cafe 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 DOT Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gyrohaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Burger & Bird Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Oriental Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Dewdrop Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| GRS Dairy Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Hopscotch Nurseries Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about The DOT Cafe
What is The DOT Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The DOT Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 7 July 2026.
Is The DOT Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The DOT Cafe last inspected?
The DOT Cafe was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. 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 DOT Cafe?
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 DOT Cafe compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The DOT Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The DOT Cafe 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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The DOT Cafe is one of 53 rated food businesses in Peacehaven. See every hygiene rating in Peacehaven →
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