Bistro At The Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
Bistro At The Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: Bistro At The Station Station Approach, Etchingham, TN19 7PA
How it compares in Rother
That puts Bistro At The Station 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% | ← Bistro At The Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bistro At The Station 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 Bistro At The Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladyfield B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| The Old Dairy Meat and Game Farmers/growers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Burgham Sheep (Limden Brook) Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Hurst Green Local Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 January 2026 |
| Man Yee Fish, Chips & Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| Hurst Green Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Hurst Green C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Bistro At The Station
What is Bistro At The Station's food hygiene rating?
Bistro At The Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Bistro At The Station 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bistro At The Station last inspected?
Bistro At The Station was last inspected on 22 May 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 Bistro At The Station?
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 Bistro At The Station compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Bistro At The Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Bistro At The Station 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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