Jempsons food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rother
Jempsons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Retail Unit Station Approach, Rye, TN31 7AX
How it compares in Rother
That puts Jempsons among the 880 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Jempsons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Jempsons 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 Jempsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Shed Off Licence Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Rye Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Diamond Koz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| The Bargain Box Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2020 |
| Cinque Ports Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Jempsons Bakery & Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cobbles Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Marinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Jempsons
What is Jempsons's food hygiene rating?
Jempsons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Jempsons 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jempsons last inspected?
Jempsons was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 months 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 Jempsons?
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 Jempsons compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Jempsons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Jempsons 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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