What is the average food hygiene rating in Hastings?

The average food hygiene rating in Hastings is 4.84 out of 5, across 818 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Hastings compare with the national average for food hygiene?

90.8% of rated premises in Hastings hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hastings 28 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Hastings have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

743 food businesses in Hastings hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.8% of the 818 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Hastings have a low hygiene rating?

12 food businesses in Hastings are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Hastings food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hastings (927 establishments on record, 818 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Hastings

In Hastings, 90.8% of 818 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.84/5. These figures cover 927 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Hastings has 743 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 818 rated premises (90.8%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

5★ share: 90.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +11.1 pp
National rank: 28 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Hastings

5★ Very Good

743 (90.8%)

4★ Good

40 (4.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

23 (2.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 80 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 80 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Hastings: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Hastings?: The average food hygiene rating in Hastings is 4.84 out of 5, across 818 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Hastings compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 90.8% of rated premises in Hastings hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hastings 28 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Hastings have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 743 food businesses in Hastings hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.8% of the 818 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Hastings have a low hygiene rating?: 12 food businesses in Hastings are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Hastings food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hastings (927 establishments on record, 818 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Hastings

TN34432 places · 90.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Hastings

NiceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 30 Tower Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN37 6JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Sweet crumbs, home bakesOther catering premises · TN35
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Courtney's BakesOther catering premises · TN37
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Daphne's DelightsOther catering premises · TN37
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 April 2026
Fish's Carribean FoodMobile caterer · TN34
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
St Helen's ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 311 The Ridge, Hastings, East Sussex · TN34 2RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 March 2026
Starsky & HatchTakeaway/sandwich shop · Store 4 Bottle Alley, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN37 6FD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 March 2026
BonjourRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Restaurant 13 Grand Parade, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN38 0DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 March 2026
Best Kebab YeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop And Premises 69 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN37 6RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 March 2026
Bruno's Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop And Premises 1 South Terrace, Hastings, East Sussex · TN34 1SA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 March 2026
Bistro at the BankRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 - 29 Grand Parade, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 March 2026
Highlands InnHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Highlands Hotel 1 Boscobel Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN38 0LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 March 2026

Places needing improvement in Hastings

Helen FreshRetailers - other · Shop And Premises 19 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN37 6NH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 January 2026
ReelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe And Premises 43 - 49 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN38 0EQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
Dragon BarPub/bar/nightclub · 71 George Street, Hastings, East Sussex · TN34 3EE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Phoenix GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop And Premises 80 Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN37 7AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Beneys Off LicenceRetailers - other · 3 York Buildings Wellington Place, Hastings, East Sussex · TN34 1NN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 March 2025
Super PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Restaurant And Premises 23 White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex · TN34 1JY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Harry'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cafe Adjacent 83 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex · TN38 0AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 November 2025
Qandil Market LtdRetailers - other · 89 Queens Road, Hastings, East Sussex · TN34 1RL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 927 real Food Standards Agency records for Hastings, of which 818 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.