Cafe Du Jardin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Cafe Du Jardin 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Cafe 15 Malling Street, Lewes, BN7 2RA
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Cafe Du Jardin 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% | ← Cafe Du Jardin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Du Jardin 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 Cafe Du Jardin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Kiddie Capers Childcare Lewes Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Blend Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Lansdown Health Foods Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bill's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Abyss Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Poppys Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Du Jardin
What is Cafe Du Jardin's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Du Jardin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Cafe Du Jardin 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 Cafe Du Jardin last inspected?
Cafe Du Jardin was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Cafe Du Jardin?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Du Jardin compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Du Jardin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Cafe Du Jardin 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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