Food Safety in Lewes Castle
439 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
Lewes Castle is a medieval castle in the town of Lewes in East Sussex, England. Originally called Bray Castle, it occupies a commanding position guarding the gap in the South Downs cut by the River Ouse and occupied by the towns of Lewes and Cliffe. It stands on a man-made mount just to the north of the high street in Lewes, and is constructed from local limestone and flint blocks.
Lewes Castle (BN7) is home to 439 rated food establishments in the Lewes area of Lewes. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Lewes Castle vs Lewes Average
% of establishments with given rating · Lewes average across 1,681 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Lewes Castle
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lansdown Arms Pub/bar/nightclub · BN7 2JU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Jan 2026 |
| 2 | Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · BN7 2BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Shadow Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Patisserie Lewes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 1JA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| 5 | Kabak Retailers - other · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Orange Beach Events, TAP BAR Mobile caterer · BN7 2BQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · BN7 2BY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Hayley’s Kitchen Other catering premises · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 May 2026 |
| 9 | The Rights of Man Pub/bar/nightclub · BN7 1YE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 10 | Alterv Health Ltd Other catering premises · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Jun 2026 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Lewes Castle
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Espresso Room BN7 2UP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 Jan 2026 |
Plumpton Green Stores BN7 3BS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 9 Jul 2025 |
Plumpton Green Stores BN7 3BS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 9 Jul 2025 |
Big Fish BN7 2DG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 Mar 2026 |
Freds Kitchen Ltd BN7 2DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 14 Nov 2024 |
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