The Hellingly Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wealden
The Hellingly Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2025, 7 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: Hellingly Hospital The Drive, Hellingly, BN27 4ER
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Hellingly Centre among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Hellingly Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Hellingly Centre 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 Hellingly Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Twitten Shop, Hellingly Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Hailsham House and Suites Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Amberstone Hospital Servery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Quacking Bakes Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Hawkswood Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about The Hellingly Centre
What is The Hellingly Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Hellingly Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 17 November 2025.
Is The Hellingly Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hellingly Centre last inspected?
The Hellingly Centre was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hellingly Centre?
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 Hellingly Centre compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Hellingly Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Hellingly Centre 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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The Hellingly Centre is one of 23 rated food businesses in Hellingly. See every hygiene rating in Hellingly →
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