Lotus House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
Lotus House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: 41 Hillside Avenue, Seaford, BN25 3JY
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Lotus House sits behind roughly 740 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ← Lotus House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lotus House 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 Lotus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmer Convenience Store Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Dreami Delights Sussex Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Marion's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Seahaven Storehouse Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Candy Box Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Lexden Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Harley House Craft Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Abundant Grace Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Lotus House
What is Lotus House's food hygiene rating?
Lotus House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Lotus House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lotus House last inspected?
Lotus House was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Lotus House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lotus House compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while Lotus House holds a 4. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Lotus House 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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