The Picture Playhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rother
The Picture Playhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Playhouse 38 Western Road, Bexhill, TN40 1DY
How it compares in Rother
That puts The Picture Playhouse among the 882 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 | 882 | 87% | ← The Picture Playhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 The Picture Playhouse 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 Picture Playhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo and Sue Silva's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| CMC Cuts Meet Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Dubu Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bexhill Emporium T/A Care Drugstore Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| China Garden Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cactus Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bentley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Croq Adil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about The Picture Playhouse
What is The Picture Playhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Picture Playhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Picture Playhouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Picture Playhouse last inspected?
The Picture Playhouse was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Picture Playhouse?
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 The Picture Playhouse compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and The Picture Playhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects The Picture Playhouse 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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