East Sussex has 10 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.0 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
71% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 71% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 43% of food businesses in East Sussex.
Showing 1–10 of 10 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove | 2,850 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Lewes | 314 | 4.8/5 | 84% |
| Seaford | 261 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Burgess Hill | 222 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Newhaven | 168 | 4.7/5 | 88% |
| Peacehaven |
There are currently 10 food businesses with hygiene ratings in East Sussex, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In East Sussex, the average hygiene rating is 4.0/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 71% of rated businesses in East Sussex hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in East Sussex are carried out by Lewes. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for East Sussex was last updated on 10 June 2026.
| 96 |
| 4.8/5 |
| 83% |