Frank Richards & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Frank Richards & Sons 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 2 February 2025, 17 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: 25 Western Road, Lewes, BN7 1RL
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Frank Richards & Sons 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% | ← Frank Richards & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Frank Richards & Sons 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 Frank Richards & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| lewes Wellbeing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Lewes Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Lewes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust School/college/university | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Feel Good Food Other catering premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| St Pancras Stores Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Frank Richards & Sons
What is Frank Richards & Sons's food hygiene rating?
Frank Richards & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 2 February 2025.
Is Frank Richards & Sons 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 Frank Richards & Sons last inspected?
Frank Richards & Sons was last inspected on 2 February 2025, 17 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 Frank Richards & Sons?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Frank Richards & Sons compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Frank Richards & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Frank Richards & Sons 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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