Premier Inn (Polegate) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Premier Inn (Polegate) 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: Premier Inn (Polegate) was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Wealden score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wealden ratings →
Address: The Treacle Mine Hailsham Road, Polegate, BN26 6QL
How this rating has changed
Premier Inn (Polegate) has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Wealden
That puts Premier Inn (Polegate) among the 1,048 places in Wealden holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,048 | 79% | ← Premier Inn (Polegate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 39 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 Premier Inn (Polegate) 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 Premier Inn (Polegate), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polegate Community Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Bernhard Baron Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Horse & Groom Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Maggie's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Premier Inn (Polegate)
What is Premier Inn (Polegate)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn (Polegate) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Premier Inn (Polegate) 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 Premier Inn (Polegate) last inspected?
Premier Inn (Polegate) was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Premier Inn (Polegate)?
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 Premier Inn (Polegate) compare to other places in Wealden?
79% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Inn (Polegate) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Premier Inn (Polegate) 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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Premier Inn (Polegate) is one of 53 rated food businesses in Polegate. See every hygiene rating in Polegate →
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