Augustinian Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lewes
Augustinian Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: St Clare's Nursing Home St Georges Park Ditchling Road, Ditchling Common, Ditchling, RH15 0GU
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Augustinian Care 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% | ← Augustinian Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Augustinian Care 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.
Questions about Augustinian Care
What is Augustinian Care's food hygiene rating?
Augustinian Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Augustinian Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Augustinian Care last inspected?
Augustinian Care was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Augustinian Care?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Augustinian Care compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Augustinian Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Augustinian Care 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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