Rye Health Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
Rye Health Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 September 2021, 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: 90 High Street, Rye, TN31 7JN
How it compares in Rother
In Rother, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Rye Health Store sits behind roughly 882 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 882 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ← Rye Health Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Rye Health Store 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 Rye Health Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakery at 89 Ltd Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Rye Candy Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Rye Deli Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Kino Digital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Ono Poke Bowls Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Grounded Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The George in Rye Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Rye Health Store
What is Rye Health Store's food hygiene rating?
Rye Health Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rother Council on 27 September 2021.
Is Rye Health Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rye Health Store last inspected?
Rye Health Store was last inspected on 27 September 2021, 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 Rye Health Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rye Health Store compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, while Rye Health Store holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Rye Health Store 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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