Ye Olde Smugglers Inne
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Ye Olde Smugglers Inne is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne Waterloo Square, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5UE, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wealden oversees 1,337 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wealden is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Ye Olde Smugglers Inne?
Ye Olde Smugglers Inne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wealden.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Ye Olde Smugglers Inne last inspected?
Ye Olde Smugglers Inne was last inspected on 2025-01-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Ye Olde Smugglers Inne located?
Ye Olde Smugglers Inne is located at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne Waterloo Square, Alfriston, East Sussex , BN26 5UE, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN26 postcode area.