The Golden Rose food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
The Golden Rose holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 8 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: Ground Floor 8 High Street, Newhaven, BN9 9PE
How it compares in Lewes
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 870 rated places in Lewes score this low, about one in 870. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← The Golden Rose |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 The Golden Rose the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Golden Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundstretcher Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bursa Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| La Baguette Shop Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Dees Newsagents Ltd Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Newhaven coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Integrative Health Manufacturers/packers | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about The Golden Rose
What is The Golden Rose's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Rose has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Lewes Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Golden Rose safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Golden Rose last inspected?
The Golden Rose was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 The Golden Rose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Rose compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden Rose holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Golden Rose 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lewes, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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