GeraEats / Food hygiene ratings / Rother
Food Hygiene Ratings in Rother
In Rother, 86.9% of 1,008 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 1,016 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Rother has 876 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,008 rated premises (86.9%). 3 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 86.9%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +7.2 pp
- National rank
- 75 / 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 Rother
Plus 4 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 4 awaiting inspection and 4 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Rother: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Rother?
- The average food hygiene rating in Rother is 4.83 out of 5, across 1,008 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Rother compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 86.9% of rated premises in Rother hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rother 75 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 Rother have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 876 food businesses in Rother hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.9% of the 1,008 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Rother have a low hygiene rating?
- 3 food businesses in Rother 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 Rother food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rother (1,016 establishments on record, 1,008 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.
Top-rated places in Rother
- Camping Stove KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Park Farm Campsite Junction Road, Bodiam, East Sussex · TN32 5XF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Hurst Green C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · 129 London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex · TN19 7PN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Staplecross SchoolSchool/college/university · Staplecross School Bodiam Road, Staplecross, East Sussex · TN32 5QD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- The Strand Fish & ChipsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Wish Street, Rye, East Sussex · TN31 7DA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- The Sweet Shoppe LtdRetailers - other · 80 Seabourne Road, Bexhill, East Sussex · TN40 2SS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Venues by Easydine LRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Angling Centre Wylands Farm Powdermill Lane, Battle, East Sussex · TN33 0SU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Peterhouse Retirement HomeCaring Premises · St Peters Park Retirement Village Church Street, Bexhill, East Sussex · TN40 2HF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- KFCRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Ravenside, Bexhill, East Sussex · TN40 2JS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Little Barkery and The Dog House CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Sackville Road, Bexhill, East Sussex · TN39 3JL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Crumbling FreeRetailers - other · TN315/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Two Old Tarts BakeryOther catering premises · TN395/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Canadeer LtdManufacturers/packers · Parsonage Farm Church Lane, Salehurst, East Sussex · TN32 5PJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Rother
- Cherry Tree InnPub/bar/nightclub · Cherry Tree Inn Dale Hill, Ticehurst, East Sussex · TN5 7DG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
- CavellsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Retail Unit 64 Devonshire Road, Bexhill, East Sussex · TN40 1AX2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
- The Old Butchers ShopRetailers - other · Buttons Butchers Pett Road, Pett, East Sussex · TN35 4EX2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 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.
Own a food business in Rother?
These listings are claimable. Claim your business to manage its GeraEats profile, accept online orders and reach more local customers.
Claim your listing on GeraEatsOther local authorities
Across the Gera ecosystem
- GeraEats restaurants — order from kitchens in Rother with live tracking.
- GeraHome — book vetted local service providers.
- GeraCompliance — food safety and regulatory checks for businesses.
Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,016 real Food Standards Agency records for Rother, of which 1,008 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.