The Union Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Union Club 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 15 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: The Union Club 1 Stafford Road, Seaford, BN25 1UH
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Union Club 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% | ← The Union Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Union Club 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 Union Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Beth’s kitchen and cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Pablo Picasso's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Delicious Doner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Ollivers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Pomegranate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Roza's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Union Club
What is The Union Club's food hygiene rating?
The Union Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 15 June 2023.
Is The Union Club 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 Union Club last inspected?
The Union Club was last inspected on 15 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 The Union Club?
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 Union Club compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Union Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Union Club 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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Understanding this rating
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