Newhaven Curry House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
Newhaven Curry House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Chapel Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PN
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Newhaven Curry House sits behind roughly 829 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ← Newhaven Curry House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Newhaven Curry House 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 Newhaven Curry House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursa Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| La Baguette Shop Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Newhaven Pharmacies Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Dees Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Newhaven coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Integrative Health Manufacturers/packers | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Newhaven Curry House
What is Newhaven Curry House's food hygiene rating?
Newhaven Curry House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewes Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Newhaven Curry House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Newhaven Curry House last inspected?
Newhaven Curry House was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Newhaven Curry House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newhaven Curry House compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Newhaven Curry House holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Newhaven Curry House 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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