Breaky Bottom Vineyard food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewes
Breaky Bottom Vineyard holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Breaky Bottom Vineyard Whiteway Lane, Northease, BN7 3EX
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Breaky Bottom Vineyard sits behind roughly 740 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ← Breaky Bottom Vineyard | |
| 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 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 Breaky Bottom Vineyard 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.
Questions about Breaky Bottom Vineyard
What is Breaky Bottom Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Breaky Bottom Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 13 June 2023.
Is Breaky Bottom Vineyard safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Breaky Bottom Vineyard last inspected?
Breaky Bottom Vineyard was last inspected on 13 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Breaky Bottom Vineyard?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Breaky Bottom Vineyard compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Breaky Bottom Vineyard holds a 4. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Breaky Bottom Vineyard 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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