Piltdown Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Piltdown Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Piltdown Garage Goldbridge Road, Piltdown, TN22 3XL
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Piltdown Service Station sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← Piltdown Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Piltdown Service Station 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 Piltdown Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piltdown Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Coffee & Cocktail Co. Mobile caterer | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Fermento Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Marks Meals Weddings And Events Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Denniker Farmshop and Cafe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Piltdown Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Fletching C Of E School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Piltdown Service Station
What is Piltdown Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Piltdown Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 1 May 2024.
Is Piltdown Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Piltdown Service Station last inspected?
Piltdown Service Station was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Piltdown Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Piltdown Service Station compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Piltdown Service Station holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Piltdown Service Station 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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