Queens Head Hotel

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-09-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
5

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

Queens Head Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Queens Head Hotel 19 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LH, in the Rother local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 September 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. Rother oversees 999 registered food businesses, of which 95% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rother is 4.8 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across 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. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
Queens Head Hotel 19 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex
Postcode
TN31 7LH
Local Authority
Rother
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
759744

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Queens Head Hotel?

Queens Head Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Rother.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

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 Queens Head Hotel last inspected?

Queens Head Hotel was last inspected on 2025-09-17. 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 Queens Head Hotel 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 Queens Head Hotel located?

Queens Head Hotel is located at Queens Head Hotel 19 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex , TN31 7LH, in the Rother local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN31 postcode area.