The Nest Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
The Nest Box 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 Nest Box was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Lewes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lewes ratings →
Address: The Macs Farm Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
How this rating has changed
The Nest Box was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 5 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 Nest Box among the 731 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 | 731 | 85% | ← The Nest Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Nest Box 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 Nest Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Keymer Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Everflyht Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Green Folk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about The Nest Box
What is The Nest Box's food hygiene rating?
The Nest Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 25 August 2026.
Is The Nest Box 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 Nest Box last inspected?
The Nest Box was last inspected on 25 August 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 Nest Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nest Box compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 856 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Nest Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Nest Box 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 Nest Box is one of 29 rated food businesses in Ditchling. See every hygiene rating in Ditchling →
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