The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow 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
This is a fresh result: The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravan Park Ninfield Road, Bexhill, TN39 5JG
How it compares in Rother
That puts The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 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 Hatch at Chestnut Meadow 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 Hatch at Chestnut Meadow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bexhill Family Collective Community Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Dragonflies Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bexhill Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Barby Keel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Bexhill Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Easy Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow
What is The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow 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 The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow last inspected?
The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The Hatch at Chestnut Meadow 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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