The Macs Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewes
The Macs Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Macs Farm Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling, BN6 8GT
How it compares in Lewes
That puts The Macs Farm 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 Macs Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Macs Farm 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 The Macs Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Keymer Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Everflyht Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Adastra Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Orion News Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Bake Out Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hassocks Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about The Macs Farm
What is The Macs Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Macs Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Macs Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Macs Farm last inspected?
The Macs Farm was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 The Macs Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Macs Farm compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and The Macs Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects The Macs Farm 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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