Hogg House Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Hogg House Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: Unit 11 Tidys Industrial Estate Folders Lane East, Ditchling, BN6 8SG
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Hogg House Cafe 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% | ← Hogg House Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hogg House Cafe 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 Hogg House Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| I & E Trading Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Artisan Deli Market Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ditchling Spirits Ltd Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Middleton Common Farm Shop & Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Crafthousecoffee Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Keymer Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Hogg House Cafe
What is Hogg House Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hogg House Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Hogg House Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hogg House Cafe last inspected?
Hogg House Cafe was last inspected on 9 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 Hogg House Cafe?
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 Hogg House Cafe compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Hogg House Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Hogg House Cafe 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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