The Espresso Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
The Espresso Room 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 12 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: Lewes Railway Station Station Road, Lewes, BN7 2UP
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Espresso Room 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 Espresso Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Espresso Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krunchkins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Station Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Station Wines Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Erawan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Charleston Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Lewes Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Pailin Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Espresso Room
What is The Espresso Room's food hygiene rating?
The Espresso Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Espresso Room 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 The Espresso Room last inspected?
The Espresso Room was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
How does The Espresso Room compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Espresso Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Espresso Room 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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