Food hygiene ratings in Lewes
Our data holds 945 food businesses in Lewes, rated between 2023-05-24 and 2026-08-27. 77.4% (731) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 14 (1.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Lewes 92nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Lewes
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 731 | 77.4% |
| 4 (good) | 85 | 9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 26 | 2.8% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 2 | 0.2% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 12 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting inspection | 43 | 4.6% |
| Exempt | 46 | 4.9% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 | 79.3% |
| Other catering premises | 173 | 79.2% |
| Retailers - other | 159 | 78% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 | 74.7% |
| Mobile caterer | 65 | 80% |
| Caring Premises | 63 | 90.5% |
| School/college/university | 58 | 75.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 | 63.5% |
Food businesses rated per month in Lewes
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Lewes
The 14 most recent of 14. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Lexden Road | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Retailers - other | BN25 3BT |
| Shell and Fish Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Manufacturers/packers | BN9 0ES |
| Bondfood Market Londis | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-19 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | BN25 3PY |
| Fort Road Cafe | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | |
| Naadan Eats | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-28 | Other catering premises | BN10 |
| Peacehaven & Telscombe Football Club | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-14 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN10 8RJ |
| Big Fish | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BN7 2DG |
| My Little Farm | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-15 | Retailers - other | BN6 8RU |
| Burts Bakery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-08 | Manufacturers/packers | BN25 1RX |
| Yorr Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-08-27 | Mobile caterer | RH15 |
| Plumpton Green Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-09 | Retailers - other | BN7 3BS |
| Amie's Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-06-26 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN25 1PG |
| Heritage Refreshments | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BN25 3JE |
| Over The Moo Dairy | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-01-07 | Manufacturers/packers | TN22 3QT |
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Questions about Lewes
How many food businesses in Lewes are rated 5 (very good)?
731 of 945 food businesses in Lewes (77.4%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
Which food businesses in Lewes are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
14 food businesses in Lewes are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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