Crocodile Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Crocodile Cafe 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 5 December 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: 16 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8LH
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Crocodile Cafe 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% | ← Crocodile Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crocodile Cafe 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 Crocodile Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| LA Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2019 |
| Samphire Saltdean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Coffee Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Arundel Park Lodge Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Highviews Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| PJ Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Saltdean Vegatables Ltd Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Crocodile Cafe
What is Crocodile Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Crocodile Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Crocodile Cafe 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 Crocodile Cafe last inspected?
Crocodile Cafe was last inspected on 5 December 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 Crocodile Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crocodile Cafe compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Crocodile Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Crocodile Cafe 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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