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Food Hygiene Ratings in Lewes
In Lewes, 85.4% of 867 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 958 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Lewes has 740 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 867 rated premises (85.4%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Lewes
Plus 42 awaiting inspection and 49 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 42 awaiting inspection and 49 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Top-rated places in Lewes
- The Smoke Shack BBQ & Pirates Fish ShackOther catering premises · BN85/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Rustico NeapolitanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1 Villandry West Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex · BN9 9GB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- The Jamaican KitchenOther catering premises · BN105/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- InspirationsOther catering premises · BN95/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Saltdean Vegatables LtdFarmers/growers · 4 Hartfield Road, Saltdean, East Sussex · BN2 8RE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Nam's CateringMobile caterer · TN225/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Lewes
- The Golden RoseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor 8 High Street, Newhaven, East Sussex · BN9 9PE0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
- Yorr LtdMobile caterer · RH151/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 August 2025
- C Walbrin & SonsRetailers - other · 31 High Street, Seaford, East Sussex · BN25 1PA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
- Over The Moo DairyManufacturers/packers · Lane End Farm East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, East Sussex · TN22 3QT1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2025
- Amie's KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 20 High Street, Seaford, East Sussex · BN25 1PG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
- Fort Road CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bite 2 Eat Fort Road, Newhaven, East Sussex1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
- My Little FarmRetailers - other · Highview Farmstead Streat Lane, Streat, East Sussex · BN6 8RU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
- Big FishTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Fisher Street, Lewes, East Sussex · BN7 2DG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 March 2026
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 958 real Food Standards Agency records for Lewes, of which 867 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.