Meridian Mayhem food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Meridian Mayhem holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Lewes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lewes ratings →
Address: Units D1 And D2 Meridian Industrial Estate Newton Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8JQ
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Meridian Mayhem among the 731 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 | 731 | 85% | ← Meridian Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Meridian Mayhem 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 Meridian Mayhem, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Access Group Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Peacehaven Players Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Peacehaven Town Council Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Peacehaven Horticultural Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Hopscotch Nurseries Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Dorothy House Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Gyrohaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Meridian Mayhem
What is Meridian Mayhem's food hygiene rating?
Meridian Mayhem has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 9 May 2026.
Is Meridian Mayhem 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meridian Mayhem last inspected?
Meridian Mayhem was last inspected on 9 May 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 Meridian Mayhem?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meridian Mayhem compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 856 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Meridian Mayhem is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Meridian Mayhem 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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Meridian Mayhem is one of 50 rated food businesses in Peacehaven. See every hygiene rating in Peacehaven →
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