Yha South Downs food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Lewes
Yha South Downs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: Yha South Downs Itford Farm Itford Farm Lane, Itford, BN8 6JS
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Yha South Downs 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% | ← Yha South Downs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Yha South Downs 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 Yha South Downs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abergavenny Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Secret Restaurant Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Hampden Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Paradise Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Retail SHop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Flying Fish Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Havens Community Hub CIC Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Replab Distributors/Transporters | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Yha South Downs
What is Yha South Downs's food hygiene rating?
Yha South Downs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Yha South Downs 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yha South Downs last inspected?
Yha South Downs was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Yha South Downs?
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 Yha South Downs compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Yha South Downs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Yha South Downs 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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