About Time food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
About Time 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 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Newhaven Marina West Quay, Newhaven
How it compares in Lewes
That puts About Time 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% | ← About Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 About Time 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 About Time, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Caribou Candy Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Meats & More Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cadence CC Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Newhaven Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Mamoosh Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Border Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about About Time
What is About Time's food hygiene rating?
About Time has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 5 March 2024.
Is About Time 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 About Time last inspected?
About Time was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 About Time?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does About Time compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and About Time is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects About Time 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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