The Cinque Ports food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewes
The Cinque Ports holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 26 July 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Cinque Ports 49 High Street, Seaford, BN25 1PP
How it compares in Lewes
In Lewes, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cinque Ports sits behind roughly 740 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 740 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ← The Cinque Ports | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cinque Ports 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 Cinque Ports, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Roys Liquor Store Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Collins Family Restaurant T/A The Grumpy Chef Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Evina’s Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| 12RUB BBQ Café & Grillhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Gabriella's Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cinque Ports
What is The Cinque Ports's food hygiene rating?
The Cinque Ports has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewes Council on 26 July 2023.
Is The Cinque Ports safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cinque Ports last inspected?
The Cinque Ports was last inspected on 26 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 The Cinque Ports?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cinque Ports compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, while The Cinque Ports holds a 4. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Cinque Ports 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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