Seasalt Cornwall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewes
Seasalt Cornwall 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 14 July 2023, 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: Ground Floor 25 - 26 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Seasalt Cornwall 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% | ← Seasalt Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seasalt Cornwall 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 Seasalt Cornwall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soulfuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Flint Owl Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Age UK (Lewes House of Friendship) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Efes Kebab Lewes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Number 34 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| GAIL's Lewes Manufacturers/packers | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Kanatani Toys Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Fuego Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about Seasalt Cornwall
What is Seasalt Cornwall's food hygiene rating?
Seasalt Cornwall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Seasalt Cornwall 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 Seasalt Cornwall last inspected?
Seasalt Cornwall was last inspected on 14 July 2023, 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 Seasalt Cornwall?
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 Seasalt Cornwall compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 869 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Seasalt Cornwall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Seasalt Cornwall 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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