The Alma food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wealden
The Alma holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Alma was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Alma 65 Framfield Road, Uckfield, TN22 5AJ
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Alma sits behind roughly 1,231 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ← The Alma | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Alma 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 Alma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Fitzroy Support Caring Premises | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 October 2023 |
| Uckfield Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Picture House Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Uckfield Community Hospital Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Lily's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Mojava Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Riverside Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Alma
What is The Alma's food hygiene rating?
The Alma has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wealden Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Alma safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Alma last inspected?
The Alma was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Alma?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Alma compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while The Alma holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Alma 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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