The Pelham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Pelham Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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 Pelham Arms High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XL
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Pelham Arms 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 Pelham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pelham Arms 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 Pelham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Richards & Sons Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Greenies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Hannah's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| lewes Wellbeing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Lewes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Lewes Old Grammar School Trust School/college/university | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Lewes Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Feel Good Food Other catering premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Pelham Arms
What is The Pelham Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Pelham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Pelham Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pelham Arms last inspected?
The Pelham Arms was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 The Pelham Arms?
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 The Pelham Arms compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Pelham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Pelham Arms 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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