Number 34 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Number 34 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 34 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Number 34 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% | ← Number 34 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Number 34 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 Number 34, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes Kebab Lewes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Kanatani Toys Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Seasalt Cornwall Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Soulfuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Lewes Community Fridge Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Age UK (Lewes House of Friendship) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Flint Owl Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Number 34
What is Number 34's food hygiene rating?
Number 34 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Number 34 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Number 34 last inspected?
Number 34 was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Number 34?
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 Number 34 compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Number 34 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Number 34 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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