Lexden Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
Lexden Fish and Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lexden Fish and Chips was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 24 Lexden Road, Seaford, BN25 3BT
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Lexden Fish and Chips 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% | ← Lexden Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lexden Fish and Chips 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 Lexden Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Box Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Marion's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Seahaven Storehouse Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Harley House Craft Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Seeability Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Dreami Delights Sussex Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Abundant Grace Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Blatchington Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
Questions about Lexden Fish and Chips
What is Lexden Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Lexden Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Lexden Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lexden Fish and Chips last inspected?
Lexden Fish and Chips was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Lexden Fish and Chips?
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 Lexden Fish and Chips compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Lexden Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Lexden Fish and Chips 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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