The Conservators of Ashdown Forest food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
The Conservators of Ashdown Forest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
95% of rated food businesses in Wealden score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wealden ratings →
Address: The Ashdown Forest Centre Colemans Hatch Road, Wych Cross, Forest Row, RH18 5JP
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How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Conservators of Ashdown Forest sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 16% | ← The Conservators of Ashdown Forest | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 39 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 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 Conservators of Ashdown Forest 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 Conservators of Ashdown Forest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown Forest Venison Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Ashdown Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Roebuck Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Conservators of Ashdown Forest
What is The Conservators of Ashdown Forest's food hygiene rating?
The Conservators of Ashdown Forest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 22 November 2023.
Is The Conservators of Ashdown Forest safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Conservators of Ashdown Forest last inspected?
The Conservators of Ashdown Forest was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Conservators of Ashdown Forest?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Conservators of Ashdown Forest compare to other places in Wealden?
79% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while The Conservators of Ashdown Forest holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Conservators of Ashdown Forest 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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