Lime Tree House Residential Home
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Lime Tree House Residential Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Lime Tree House Lewes Road, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5ES, in the Lewes local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 July 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. Lewes oversees 952 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewes is 4.8 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.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Lime Tree House Residential Home?
Lime Tree House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewes.
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 Lime Tree House Residential Home last inspected?
Lime Tree House Residential Home was last inspected on 2025-07-03. 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 Lime Tree House Residential Home located?
Lime Tree House Residential Home is located at Lime Tree House Lewes Road, Ringmer, East Sussex , BN8 5ES, in the Lewes local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN8 postcode area.