V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 July 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: Berachah Northiam Road, Broad Oak, TN31 6EP
How it compares in Rother
In Rother, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) sits behind roughly 975 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 880 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ← V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) 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 V & J Game (Sussex Smokers), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Bakery and Bangers Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Views Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Brede Cp School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Country Buttercups Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about V & J Game (Sussex Smokers)
What is V & J Game (Sussex Smokers)'s food hygiene rating?
V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rother Council on 2 July 2024.
Is V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) last inspected?
V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at V & J Game (Sussex Smokers)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, while V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects V & J Game (Sussex Smokers) 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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