Malling Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Malling Stores 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 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: 1 Malling Close, Lewes, BN7 2HU
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Malling Stores 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% | ← Malling Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Malling Stores 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 Malling Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass at Sussex Police HQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| 4 Spences Lane B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Homebase Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ridiculous Society Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Real Burger Lewes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Costa@Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Appellations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Courtin & Warner Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Malling Stores
What is Malling Stores's food hygiene rating?
Malling Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Malling Stores 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 Malling Stores last inspected?
Malling Stores 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 Malling Stores?
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 Malling Stores compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Malling Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Malling Stores 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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