The Crown Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Crown Sports Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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 Crown 12 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown Sports Bar sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 10% | ← The Crown Sports Bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Crown Sports Bar 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 Crown Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbornes Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| New Sun Rise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Church Lane Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hopscotch Nurseries Caring Premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Gabriella's Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Evina’s Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| 12RUB BBQ Café & Grillhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Crown Sports Bar
What is The Crown Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Crown Sports Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown Sports Bar last inspected?
The Crown Sports Bar was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 Crown Sports Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Sports Bar compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown Sports Bar holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Crown Sports Bar 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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