Denton Island Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lewes
Denton Island Nursery 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 27 February 2025, 16 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.
Address: Denton Island Nursery Denton Island Community Centre Denton Island, Newhaven, BN9 9BA
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Denton Island Nursery 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% | ← Denton Island Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Denton Island Nursery 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 Denton Island Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrative Health Manufacturers/packers | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bursa Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| La Baguette Shop Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Dees Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Newhaven coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Denton Island Nursery
What is Denton Island Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Denton Island Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Denton Island Nursery 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 Denton Island Nursery last inspected?
Denton Island Nursery was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Denton Island Nursery?
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 Denton Island Nursery compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Denton Island Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Denton Island Nursery 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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