Boat B Q food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewes
Boat B Q 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: Boat B Q was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Lewes score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lewes ratings →
Address: The Hope Inn 24 Fort Gate Fort Road, Newhaven, BN9 9DN
How this rating has changed
Boat B Q was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Boat B Q among the 731 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 | 731 | 85% | ← Boat B Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Boat B Q 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 Boat B Q, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadence CC Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| About Time Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Newhaven Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Poppadots Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caribou Candy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Mamoosh Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Meats & More Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Newhaven Kebab & Pizza Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Boat B Q
What is Boat B Q's food hygiene rating?
Boat B Q has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Boat B Q 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 Boat B Q last inspected?
Boat B Q was last inspected on 31 July 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 Boat B Q?
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 Boat B Q compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 856 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Boat B Q is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Boat B Q 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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Boat B Q is one of 98 rated food businesses in Newhaven. See every hygiene rating in Newhaven →
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