The Vending People food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Lewes
The Vending People holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 4 Southdowns Business Park Brooks Road, Lewes, BN7 2FB
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Vending People 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% | ← The Vending People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Vending People 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 The Vending People, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homebase Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Courtin & Warner Distributors/Transporters | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Sacred Summit Distributors/Transporters | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Orange Beach Events, TAP BAR Mobile caterer | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Appellations Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| 4 Spences Lane B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
Questions about The Vending People
What is The Vending People's food hygiene rating?
The Vending People has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 11 January 2024.
Is The Vending People 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vending People last inspected?
The Vending People was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Vending People?
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 The Vending People compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Vending People is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Vending People 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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