Flint Barns food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wealden
Flint Barns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: Rathfinny Farm Whiteway, Alfriston, BN26 5TU
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Flint Barns 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% | ← Flint Barns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 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 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 Flint Barns 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 Flint Barns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Riverdale Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Alfriston Woodland Cabins Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2021 |
| The Tasting Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cadence Cycle Club Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Star Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Six Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Flint Barns
What is Flint Barns's food hygiene rating?
Flint Barns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Flint Barns 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flint Barns last inspected?
Flint Barns was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Flint Barns?
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 Flint Barns compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Flint Barns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Flint Barns 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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