Trinity - Southover Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lewes
Trinity - Southover Church 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
The rating dates from 26 June 2024, more than 2 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: 1 Cockshut Road, Lewes, BN7 1JH
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Trinity - Southover Church among the 741 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 | 741 | 85% | ← Trinity - Southover Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 91 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 Trinity - Southover Church 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 Trinity - Southover Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patisserie Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Southover Grange Other catering premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| St Pancras Stores Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lewes Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Lewes Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Feel Good Food Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Lewes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Trinity - Southover Church
What is Trinity - Southover Church's food hygiene rating?
Trinity - Southover Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Trinity - Southover Church 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 Trinity - Southover Church last inspected?
Trinity - Southover Church was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 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 Trinity - Southover Church?
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 Trinity - Southover Church compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Trinity - Southover Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Trinity - Southover Church 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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