Hawkswood Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Hawkswood Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 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: Hawkswood Service Station Hawkswood Road, Hailsham, BN27 1UG
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Hawkswood Service Station among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Hawkswood Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Hawkswood 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 Hawkswood Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Pre School Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Quinnell House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Hailsham House and Suites Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Grangemead Resource Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Amberstone Hospital Servery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Quacking Bakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Care Uk Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Hawkswood Service Station
What is Hawkswood Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Hawkswood Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 16 January 2024.
Is Hawkswood Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkswood Service Station last inspected?
Hawkswood Service Station was last inspected on 16 January 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 Hawkswood 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawkswood Service Station compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkswood Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Hawkswood 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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