Food Hygiene Ratings in Hastings

881 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 91.2% rated "very good".

881
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
12
Rated 0 or 1
91.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good91.2%765
Good4.6%39
Satisfactory2.6%22
Improvement Needed0.1%1
Major Improvement1.4%12
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen25328.7%
Retailers - other15317.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop10812.3%
Other catering premises9410.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub859.6%
Caring Premises738.3%
School/college/university333.7%
Mobile caterer323.6%

Food hygiene ratings in Hastings are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Hastings currently has 881 registered food businesses. Of these, 839 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 91.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Beneys Off LicenceTN34 1NN1Mar 13, 2025
Corner MarketTN37 6AJ1Nov 14, 2025
Dragon BarTN34 3EE1Feb 09, 2026
Harry'sTN38 0AJ1Nov 14, 2025
Helen Fresh LtdTN37 6NH1Jan 18, 2026
LondisTN37 6NH1Sep 02, 2024
NiceTN37 6JE1Oct 16, 2025
Qandil Market LtdTN34 1RL1Jul 31, 2025
Reel @ KinoTN38 0EQ1May 15, 2025
Smiths CateringTN34 1JY1Jun 19, 2025
STB PizzaTN38 0UU1Oct 23, 2025
Super PizzaTN34 1JY1Oct 09, 2025
Oregano Leaf PizzeriaTN34 1RL2Jul 28, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hastings have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 765 food businesses in Hastings with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 91.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Hastings?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Hastings?+

Inspection frequency in Hastings depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies