Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewes
Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: Unit 38 More House Farm Ditchling Road, Wivelsfield, RH17 7RE
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd 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% | ← Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd 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 Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd, 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 | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cool Cow Company Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd
What is Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd 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 Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd last inspected?
Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd?
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 Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Hairy Dog Brewery Ltd 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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