Food Safety in South Downs
233 establishments rated · 81.12% with 5 stars
South Downs (BN27) is home to 233 rated food establishments in the Wealden area of Wealden. An impressive 81.12% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
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 | Rustico Hailsham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN27 1AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Grenadier Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub · BN27 1AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 Jan 2024 |
| 3 | RL Catering Other catering premises · BN27 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 4 | White House Academy School/college/university · BN27 2FB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 5 | BP Service Station Burger King Retailers - other · BN27 3JQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Morgan's Honey Other catering premises · BN27 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Sept 2020 |
| 7 | Co-Operative Group Retailers - other · BN27 1NX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · BN27 1AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Twitten Shop, Hellingly Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN27 4ER · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · BN27 1DN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 22 Jul 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in South Downs
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
P G T Hook & Son BN27 1ER · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Manufacturers/packers | 11 Sept 2025 |
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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