Vittle and Swig food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lewes
Vittle and Swig holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Vittle and Swig was inspected on 11 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Unit 30 Bluebell Business Estate Railway Lane, Sheffield Park, North Chailey, TN22 3HQ
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How this rating has changed
Vittle and Swig was re-inspected on 11 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Vittle and Swig 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% | ← Vittle and Swig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Vittle and Swig 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 Vittle and Swig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Brew Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bluebell Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 March 2025 |
| Shiva Chai Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Sussex Chef Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Turners (Soham) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| The Coach House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Sheffield Park and Garden (Shop) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Over The Moo Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Vittle and Swig
What is Vittle and Swig's food hygiene rating?
Vittle and Swig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 11 August 2026.
Is Vittle and Swig 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vittle and Swig last inspected?
Vittle and Swig was last inspected on 11 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vittle and Swig?
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 Vittle and Swig compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 856 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Vittle and Swig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Vittle and Swig 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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Vittle and Swig is one of 18 rated food businesses in North Chailey. See every hygiene rating in North Chailey →
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