Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens
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Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens Wilbees Road, Arlington, East Sussex, BN26 6RU, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens?
Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Wealden.
What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.
When was Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens last inspected?
Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens was last inspected on 2025-06-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens located?
Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens is located at Arlington Tea Rooms And Gardens Wilbees Road, Arlington, East Sussex , BN26 6RU, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN26 postcode area.