Caffe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Caffe Nero 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 27 April 2026, 2 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: 61B - 62 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XG
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Caffe Nero 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% | ← Caffe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caffe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Caccia and Tails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Beckworths Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bonne Bouche Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lewes Community Fridge Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Charleston Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Nero
What is Caffe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero last inspected?
Caffe Nero was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
How does Caffe Nero compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Caffe Nero 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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