Sanctuary Group food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
Sanctuary Group 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 24 October 2025, 8 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: Bartholomew Court 2 Kiln Drive, Rye Foreign, TN31 7SQ
How it compares in Rother
That puts Sanctuary Group 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% | ← Sanctuary Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sanctuary Group 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 Sanctuary Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Memorial Care Centre Caring Premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Kings Head Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Playden Oasts Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Saltcote Place B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Rother Meads Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| The Pink Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Pugwash Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Rye College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Sanctuary Group
What is Sanctuary Group's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Sanctuary Group 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 Sanctuary Group last inspected?
Sanctuary Group was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Sanctuary Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanctuary Group compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Sanctuary Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Sanctuary Group 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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