Prideaux Manor

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-13

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Prideaux Manor is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Prideaux Manor Nursing Home 57 - 59 Victoria Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6BY, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 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 0 — 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Prideaux Manor Nursing Home 57 - 59 Victoria Road, Polegate, East Sussex
Postcode
BN26 6BY
Local Authority
Wealden
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
175949

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Prideaux Manor?

Prideaux Manor 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 hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Prideaux Manor last inspected?

Prideaux Manor was last inspected on 2025-01-13. 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 Prideaux Manor located?

Prideaux Manor is located at Prideaux Manor Nursing Home 57 - 59 Victoria Road, Polegate, East Sussex , BN26 6BY, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN26 postcode area.