The Harp food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
The Harp holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2025, 17 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: The Harp 35 Devonshire Road, Bexhill, TN40 1AH
How it compares in Rother
That puts The Harp 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% | ← The Harp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Harp 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 The Harp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bexhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Bentleys Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| aFic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Angel Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cafe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Bexhill Gelateria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about The Harp
What is The Harp's food hygiene rating?
The Harp has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 3 February 2025.
Is The Harp 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Harp last inspected?
The Harp was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 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 The Harp?
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 The Harp compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The Harp is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The Harp 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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Understanding this rating
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