Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Lewes
Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 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: Unit 38 More House Farm Ditchling Road, Wivelsfield, RH17 7RE
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery 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% | ← Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery 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 Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Cow Company Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery
What is Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery last inspected?
Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery was last inspected on 9 October 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 Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery?
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 Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery 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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