Food Safety in South Downs
104 establishments rated · 70.19% with 5 stars
The South Downs are a range of chalk hills that extends for about 260 sq mi (670 km2) across the south-eastern coastal counties of England. This area of downland extends from the Itchen Valley of Hampshire in the west to Beachy Head, in the Eastbourne Downland Estate of East Sussex, in the east. The Downs are bounded on the northern side by a steep escarpment, from whose crest there are extensive views northwards across the Weald. The South Downs National Park forms a much larger area than the chalk range of the South Downs, and includes large parts of the Weald. The national park is the UK's most visited, attracting an estimated 39 million visitor-days annually.
South Downs (BN26) is home to 104 rated food establishments in the Wealden area of Wealden. 70.19% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
South Downs vs Wealden Average
% of establishments with given rating · Wealden average across 3,254 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in South Downs
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thoroughbred Inn Pub/bar/nightclub · BN26 5HG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Jan 2024 |
| 2 | Alfriston Woodland Cabins Retailers - other · BN26 5TP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Horse & Groom Pub/bar/nightclub · BN26 5HA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 4 | The Star Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · BN26 5TA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · BN26 5DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 May 2023 |
| 6 | Paul Lee Other catering premises · BN26 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Lidl Retailers - other · BN26 6HX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Beekeepers Retailers - other · BN26 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 Nov 2021 |
| 9 | K2 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN26 6RF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 10 | The Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN26 6TF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22 Jan 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in South Downs
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Beans and Things BN26 6AQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 Feb 2026 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO