The Compass food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rother
The Compass 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 June 2025, 12 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: Rocksalt-on-sea 29 Marina, Bexhill, TN40 1BP
How it compares in Rother
That puts The Compass 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 Compass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Compass 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 Compass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Dunselma Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Angel Healthcare Ltd Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bexhill Senior Citizens Club Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Angry Whelk Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bexhill Gelateria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about The Compass
What is The Compass's food hygiene rating?
The Compass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 24 June 2025.
Is The Compass 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 The Compass last inspected?
The Compass was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Compass?
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 Compass compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The Compass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The Compass 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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