White Lodge B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Lewes
White Lodge B & B 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: White Lodge Town Littleworth Road, Barcombe, BN8 4TD
How it compares in Lewes
That puts White Lodge B & B among the 743 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 | 743 | 85% | ← White Lodge B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 93 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 White Lodge B & B 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 White Lodge B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmansbridge Farm Shop & Poultry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Humble Pie Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2025 |
| Rhubarb and Custard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| So Sussex Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about White Lodge B & B
What is White Lodge B & B's food hygiene rating?
White Lodge B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 9 May 2025.
Is White Lodge B & B 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 White Lodge B & B last inspected?
White Lodge B & B was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 White Lodge B & B?
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 White Lodge B & B compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 874 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and White Lodge B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects White Lodge B & B 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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