Sub-Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Sub-Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 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: 18 Place Lane, Seaford, BN25 1LA
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Sub-Station 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% | ← Sub-Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sub-Station 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 Sub-Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaford Health Store Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Bengal Palace Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Roza's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Hopscotch Nurseries Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ollivers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Delicious Doner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Pomegranate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Baca's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Sub-Station
What is Sub-Station's food hygiene rating?
Sub-Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Sub-Station 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sub-Station last inspected?
Sub-Station was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Sub-Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sub-Station compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Sub-Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Sub-Station 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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