Knoops food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
Knoops holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2022, more than 4 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: Tower Forge Hilders Cliff, Rye, TN31 7LD
How it compares in Rother
That puts Knoops 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% | ← Knoops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Knoops 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 Knoops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Ground Up Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Landgate Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| The Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Rye Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Rye Chocolates Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Britcher & Rivers Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Hayden Coffee Shop And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Knoops
What is Knoops's food hygiene rating?
Knoops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 12 May 2022.
Is Knoops 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knoops last inspected?
Knoops was last inspected on 12 May 2022, more than 4 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 Knoops?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Knoops compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Knoops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Knoops 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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Knoops is one of 128 rated food businesses in Rye. See every hygiene rating in Rye →
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