Landport Foodstores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Landport Foodstores 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 16 June 2023, more than 3 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: Landport Foodstores 34 Lee Road, Lewes, BN7 2SG
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Landport Foodstores 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% | ← Landport Foodstores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Landport Foodstores 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 Landport Foodstores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Claydon House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Mount Harry Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Real Burger Lewes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ridiculous Society Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| lewes Wellbeing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Greenies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Landport Foodstores
What is Landport Foodstores's food hygiene rating?
Landport Foodstores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 16 June 2023.
Is Landport Foodstores 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 Landport Foodstores last inspected?
Landport Foodstores was last inspected on 16 June 2023, more than 3 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 Landport Foodstores?
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 Landport Foodstores compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Landport Foodstores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Landport Foodstores 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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