River Haven Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Rother
River Haven Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: River Haven Hotel was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Rother score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rother ratings →
Address: River Haven Hotel Winchelsea Road, Rye, TN31 7EL
How this rating has changed
River Haven Hotel has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 27 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 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 Rother
That puts River Haven Hotel among the 891 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 891 | 87% | ← River Haven Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 92 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 10 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 River Haven Hotel 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 River Haven Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiko's Cat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Simply Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Rye Premier Stores Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Hope Anchor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Big Guys Fries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Cafe On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2026 |
| Diamond Restaurant Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about River Haven Hotel
What is River Haven Hotel's food hygiene rating?
River Haven Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 27 August 2026.
Is River Haven Hotel 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 River Haven Hotel last inspected?
River Haven Hotel was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at River Haven Hotel?
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 River Haven Hotel compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and River Haven Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects River Haven Hotel 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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River Haven Hotel is one of 129 rated food businesses in Rye. See every hygiene rating in Rye →
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