Lewes has 171 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 8 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 42% of food businesses in Lewes.
17 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
2 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove | 2,745 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Burgess Hill | 220 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Seaford | 148 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Newhaven | 90 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
| Peacehaven | 54 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Ringmer | 30 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
There are currently 171 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lewes, out of 621,016 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lewes, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Lewes hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lewes 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 Lewes was last updated on 19 May 2026.