Butchery Facility Plumpton College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewes
Butchery Facility Plumpton College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 May 2023, more than 3 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: Plumpton College Ditchling Road, Plumpton, BN7 3AE
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Butchery Facility Plumpton College 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% | ← Butchery Facility Plumpton College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Butchery Facility Plumpton College 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 Butchery Facility Plumpton College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumpton College Agricfood Center Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Plumpton College Kitchen School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Pink Pit Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Blackberry Wood Glamping (Sussex) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Butchery Facility Plumpton College
What is Butchery Facility Plumpton College's food hygiene rating?
Butchery Facility Plumpton College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 24 May 2023.
Is Butchery Facility Plumpton College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Butchery Facility Plumpton College last inspected?
Butchery Facility Plumpton College was last inspected on 24 May 2023, more than 3 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 Butchery Facility Plumpton College?
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 Butchery Facility Plumpton College compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Butchery Facility Plumpton College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Butchery Facility Plumpton College 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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