909 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 91.0% rated "very good".
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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 909 registered food businesses for Hastings. Of these, 857 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 91.0% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneys Off Licence | TN34 1NN | 1 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blue Dolphin | TN34 3EJ | 1 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Corner Market | TN37 6AJ | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Dragon Bar | TN34 3EE | 1 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Fagins | TN34 3EE | 1 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Harry's | TN38 0AJ | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Helen Fresh | TN37 6NH | 1 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Phoenix Garden | TN37 7AG | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Qandil Market Ltd | TN34 1RL | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Royal Victoria Hotel | TN38 0BD | 1 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Seaview Nursing Home | TN38 0PA | 1 | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Super Pizza | TN34 1JY | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Tasting Vietnam | TN34 3LZ | 1 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| The Catch | TN38 8BH | 1 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| The Grumpy Cook | TN34 1HL | 1 | Sep 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 780 food businesses in Hastings with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 91.0% 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.
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.
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.