South Barn Coffee food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Lewes
South Barn Coffee 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 16 July 2024, 23 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: South Hill Barn South Hill, Cuckmere Haven, Seaford, BN25 4AR
How it compares in Lewes
That puts South Barn Coffee 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% | ← South Barn Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Barn Coffee 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 South Barn Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence Clubhouse Seaford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Florence House Seaford Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| The View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Lodge Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Westerleigh Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Cuckmere Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about South Barn Coffee
What is South Barn Coffee's food hygiene rating?
South Barn Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 16 July 2024.
Is South Barn Coffee 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 South Barn Coffee last inspected?
South Barn Coffee was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 South Barn Coffee?
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 South Barn Coffee compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and South Barn Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects South Barn Coffee 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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