Food Safety in Ditchling & Westmeston
231 establishments rated · 82.68% with 5 stars
Ditchling & Westmeston (RH15) is home to 231 rated food establishments in the Lewes area of Lewes. An impressive 82.68% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Ditchling & Westmeston vs Lewes Average
% of establishments with given rating · Lewes average across 926 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Ditchling & Westmeston
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highweald Venison Retailers - other · RH15 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Cafe 180 Other catering premises · RH15 8HS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Burgess Hill Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub · RH15 8DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Carol Thompson Other catering premises · RH15 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Sept 2025 |
| 5 | Burgess Hill Community Food Bank Retailers - other · RH15 9BQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Burgess Hill Theatre Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · RH15 9AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 7 | The Activity Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · RH15 9NN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Orion Cinema Retailers - other · RH15 8DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Kerrie's Vintage Tea Other catering premises · RH15 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| 10 | Dicker House Pre-School Caring Premises · RH15 0DP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Jan 2022 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Ditchling & Westmeston
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Sunshine Cafe RH15 9AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 Feb 2026 |
The Cafe RH15 9QJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 Jan 2026 |
Day 1 Convenience RH15 0HR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 15 Dec 2024 |
Brunch Box RH15 9QU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | 30 Jan 2026 |
Burgess Hill News RH15 9DG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 5 Aug 2025 |
Yorr Ltd RH15 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | 27 Aug 2025 |
Smoque's RH15 9DE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 Feb 2026 |
Hot And Spicy Indian Takeaway RH15 9AA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 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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