Abyss Brewing food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewes
Abyss Brewing holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: The Malthouse Daveys Lane, Lewes, BN7 2BF
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Abyss Brewing among the 741 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 | 741 | 85% | ← Abyss Brewing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 91 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 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 Abyss Brewing 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 Abyss Brewing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach Events, TAP BAR Mobile caterer | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Courtin & Warner Distributors/Transporters | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Sacred Summit Distributors/Transporters | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cafe Du Jardin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Homebase Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Appellations Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Abyss Brewing
What is Abyss Brewing's food hygiene rating?
Abyss Brewing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Abyss Brewing 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abyss Brewing last inspected?
Abyss Brewing was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Abyss Brewing?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abyss Brewing compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Abyss Brewing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Abyss Brewing 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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