The Waterfront food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
The Waterfront 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Bewl Water Bewlbridge Lane, Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, TN3 8JH
How it compares in Wealden
That puts The Waterfront among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← The Waterfront | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewl Water Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Bewl Rookery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| C.P. Fuggle & Sons Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Bean Smitten Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| Fidgets Pre School And Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Scotney Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| The Old Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2020 |
| Victoria House Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Waterfront
What is The Waterfront's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfront has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Waterfront 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 Waterfront last inspected?
The Waterfront was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Waterfront?
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 Waterfront compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and The Waterfront is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Waterfront 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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