Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) 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 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Baldocks Garage Ditchling Road, Wivelsfield, RH17 7RF
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) 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% | ← Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) 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 Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang's Food Truck X Hairy Dog Brewery Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cool Cow Company Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily)
What is Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily)'s food hygiene rating?
Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) 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 Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) last inspected?
Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Wivelsfield Service Station (Morrisons Daily) 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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