Firle Gardens
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Firle Gardens is a retailers - other located at 5 The Dock, Firle, East Sussex, BN8 6NY, in the Lewes local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — 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 628 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 retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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 Firle Gardens?
Firle Gardens 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 retailers - other?
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 Firle Gardens last inspected?
Firle Gardens was last inspected on 2025-08-18. 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 Firle Gardens located?
Firle Gardens is located at 5 The Dock, Firle, East Sussex , BN8 6NY, in the Lewes local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN8 postcode area.