Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lewes
Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: The Opera House Glyndebourne New Road, Ringmer, BN8 5UU
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) 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% | ← Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) 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.
Questions about Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK)
What is Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK)'s food hygiene rating?
Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) last inspected?
Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK)?
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 Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Restaurant Associates Venues (Compass Group UK) 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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