R&B Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
R&B Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 25 Claremont Road, Seaford, BN25 2PF
How it compares in Lewes
That puts R&B Fish Bar 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% | ← R&B Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 R&B Fish 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 R&B Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Newsagents Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costcutter Claremont Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Holmes Lodge Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Grubs Up Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Clifden House Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Nova House Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Maldon House Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Salts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about R&B Fish Bar
What is R&B Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
R&B Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 3 July 2024.
Is R&B Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was R&B Fish Bar last inspected?
R&B Fish Bar was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 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 R&B Fish Bar?
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 R&B Fish Bar compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and R&B Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects R&B Fish 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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