Food Safety in Lewes Castle
232 establishments rated · 80.17% 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 232 rated food establishments in the Lewes area of Lewes. An impressive 80.17% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Lewes Castle vs Lewes Average
% of establishments with given rating · Lewes average across 1,116 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Lewes Castle
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felicity's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jun 2023 |
| 2 | Firle House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 2XH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Bake Out Retailers - other · BN7 2AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Feel Good Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 1XT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 5 | CoCo Wok Mobile caterer · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Fika & Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Dill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 2BP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Ellen Hyam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Age UK (Lewes House of Friendship) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · BN7 2NS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Indi’s Kitchen Other catering premises · BN7 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22 Jan 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 |
Optimax Fuels Ltd BN7 3JJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 Jan 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