Food Safety in South Downs
244 establishments rated · 0% 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 (BN27) is home to 244 rated food establishments in the Wealden area of Wealden. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
South Downs vs Wealden Average
% of establishments with given rating · Wealden average across 1,422 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in South Downs
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hailsham House and Suites Caring Premises · BN27 4EW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Grenadier Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub · BN27 1AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 3 | White House Academy School/college/university · BN27 2FB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 4 | BP Service Station Burger King Retailers - other · BN27 3JQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Morgan's Honey Other catering premises · BN27 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Sept 2020 |
| 6 | Rustico Hailsham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN27 1AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | RL Catering Other catering premises · BN27 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Twitten Shop, Hellingly Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN27 4ER · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Caked In Love Other catering premises · BN27 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 14 Jan 2021 |
| 10 | Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · BN27 1AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 Nov 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in South Downs
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
P G T Hook & Son BN27 1ER · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Manufacturers/packers | 12 Mar 2026 |
Post Office and Store BN27 4RX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 6 Mar 2026 |
Callenders Ltd BN27 1AU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 Mar 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.
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