SS Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
SS Food and Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: 61 South Road, Newhaven, BN9 9QH
How it compares in Lewes
That puts SS Food and Wine 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% | ← SS Food and Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 SS Food and Wine 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 SS Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Newhaven Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Newhaven Pharmacies Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Meats & More Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Border Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| La Baguette Shop Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Dees Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about SS Food and Wine
What is SS Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
SS Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 25 February 2025.
Is SS Food and Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SS Food and Wine last inspected?
SS Food and Wine was last inspected on 25 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 SS Food and Wine?
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 SS Food and Wine compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and SS Food and Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects SS Food and Wine 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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SS Food and Wine is one of 101 rated food businesses in Newhaven. See every hygiene rating in Newhaven →
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