The Old Boot Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Old Boot Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Old Boot Inn 13 High Street, Seaford, BN25 1PE
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Old Boot Inn 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 Old Boot Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Old Boot Inn 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 Old Boot Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sun Rise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Osbornes Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Church Lane Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Gabriella's Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Evina’s Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| 12RUB BBQ Café & Grillhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| OKs Cafe and Takeout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Roys Liquor Store Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about The Old Boot Inn
What is The Old Boot Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Boot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Old Boot Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Boot Inn last inspected?
The Old Boot Inn was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 The Old Boot Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Old Boot Inn compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Boot Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Old Boot Inn 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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