The Rights of Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Rights of Man 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 179 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1YE
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Rights of Man 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 Rights of Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rights of Man 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 Rights of Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caccia and Tails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Beckworths Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lewes Community Fridge Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Bonne Bouche Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Rights of Man
What is The Rights of Man's food hygiene rating?
The Rights of Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Rights of Man 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 Rights of Man last inspected?
The Rights of Man was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Rights of Man?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Rights of Man compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Rights of Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Rights of Man 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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