The Abergavenny Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Abergavenny Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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 Abergavenny Arms Newhaven Road, Rodmell, BN7 3EZ
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Abergavenny Arms among the 740 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 | 740 | 85% | ← The Abergavenny Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Good
- 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 Abergavenny Arms 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 Abergavenny Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guns N Posies Bakery Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Guns N Posies Bakery (Mobile Trailer) Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Compass Community School Pinetree Park School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Monkey Bizness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Lewes Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Patisserie Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pharmacie Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cliffe Refectory School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Abergavenny Arms
What is The Abergavenny Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Abergavenny Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 2 February 2026.
Is The Abergavenny Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Abergavenny Arms last inspected?
The Abergavenny Arms was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Abergavenny Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Abergavenny Arms compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Abergavenny Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Abergavenny Arms 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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